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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.52, 23,964.66 and 4,884.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.52, 23,964.66 and 4,884.30 is: 7,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.52 : 23,964.66 = 4,884.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.52/23,964.66 = 4,884.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.52x = 23,964.66 × 4,884.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.52x = 117,050,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,050,588.84/15,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.95

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