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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.04, 23,991.69 and 4,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.04, 23,991.69 and 4,901.76 is: 7,352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.04 : 23,991.69 = 4,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.04/23,991.69 = 4,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.04x = 23,991.69 × 4,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.04x = 117,601,416.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,601,416.41/15,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.37

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