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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.32, 23,965.50 and 4,883.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.32, 23,965.50 and 4,883.40 is: 7,325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.32 : 23,965.50 = 4,883.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.32/23,965.50 = 4,883.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.32x = 23,965.50 × 4,883.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.32x = 117,033,122.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,033,122.70/15,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.41

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