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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.68, 23,983.62 and 4,896.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.68, 23,983.62 and 4,896.37 is: 7,344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.68 : 23,983.62 = 4,896.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.68/23,983.62 = 4,896.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.68x = 23,983.62 × 4,896.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.68x = 117,432,677.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,432,677.46/15,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,344.28

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