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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,978.47, 23,967.81 and 4,885.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,978.47, 23,967.81 and 4,885.35 is: 7,328.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,978.47 : 23,967.81 = 4,885.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,978.47/23,967.81 = 4,885.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,978.47x = 23,967.81 × 4,885.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,978.47x = 117,091,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,091,140.58/15,978.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,328.06

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