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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.74, 23,965.17 and 4,883.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.74, 23,965.17 and 4,883.38 is: 7,325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.74 : 23,965.17 = 4,883.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.74/23,965.17 = 4,883.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.74x = 23,965.17 × 4,883.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.74x = 117,031,071.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,031,071.60/15,976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.09

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