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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.96, 23,994.63 and 4,902.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.96, 23,994.63 and 4,902.27 is: 7,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.96 : 23,994.63 = 4,902.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.96/23,994.63 = 4,902.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.96x = 23,994.63 × 4,902.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.96x = 117,628,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,628,154.81/15,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.54

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