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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985.84, 23,978.76 and 4,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985.84, 23,978.76 and 4,892.56 is: 7,338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985.84 : 23,978.76 = 4,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985.84/23,978.76 = 4,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985.84x = 23,978.76 × 4,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985.84x = 117,317,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,317,522.03/15,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,338.84

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