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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.06, 23,965.50 and 4,884.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.06, 23,965.50 and 4,884.14 is: 7,324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.06 : 23,965.50 = 4,884.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.06/23,965.50 = 4,884.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.06x = 23,965.50 × 4,884.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.06x = 117,050,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,050,935.40/15,980.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.81

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