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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.44, 23,965.77 and 4,882.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.44, 23,965.77 and 4,882.28 is: 7,323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.44 : 23,965.77 = 4,882.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.44/23,965.77 = 4,882.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.44x = 23,965.77 × 4,882.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.44x = 117,007,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,007,498.04/15,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.75

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