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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.50, 23,974.87 and 4,888.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.50, 23,974.87 and 4,888.34 is: 7,332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.50 : 23,974.87 = 4,888.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.50/23,974.87 = 4,888.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.50x = 23,974.87 × 4,888.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.50x = 117,197,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,197,316.02/15,982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.85

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