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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.96, 23,965.56 and 4,883.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.96, 23,965.56 and 4,883.85 is: 7,325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.96 : 23,965.56 = 4,883.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.96/23,965.56 = 4,883.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.96x = 23,965.56 × 4,883.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.96x = 117,044,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,044,200.21/15,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.81

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