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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.97, 23,966.09 and 4,884.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.97, 23,966.09 and 4,884.66 is: 7,326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.97 : 23,966.09 = 4,884.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.97/23,966.09 = 4,884.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.97x = 23,966.09 × 4,884.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.97x = 117,066,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,066,176.76/15,977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,326.72

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