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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.96, 23,981.13 and 4,893.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.96, 23,981.13 and 4,893.27 is: 7,341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.96 : 23,981.13 = 4,893.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.96/23,981.13 = 4,893.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.96x = 23,981.13 × 4,893.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.96x = 117,346,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,346,144.00/15,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.03

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