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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.57, 23,964.74 and 4,883.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.57, 23,964.74 and 4,883.22 is: 7,324.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.57 : 23,964.74 = 4,883.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.57/23,964.74 = 4,883.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.57x = 23,964.74 × 4,883.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.57x = 117,024,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,024,953.42/15,976.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.79

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