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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.07, 23,967.96 and 4,882.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.07, 23,967.96 and 4,882.29 is: 7,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.07 : 23,967.96 = 4,882.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.07/23,967.96 = 4,882.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.07x = 23,967.96 × 4,882.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.07x = 117,018,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,018,531.43/15,977.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.15

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