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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.10, 23,994.45 and 4,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.10, 23,994.45 and 4,901.70 is: 7,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.10 : 23,994.45 = 4,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.10/23,994.45 = 4,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.10x = 23,994.45 × 4,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.10x = 117,613,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,613,595.57/15,995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,353.10

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