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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.42, 23,993.14 and 4,902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.42, 23,993.14 and 4,902.06 is: 7,353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.42 : 23,993.14 = 4,902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.42/23,993.14 = 4,902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.42x = 23,993.14 × 4,902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.42x = 117,615,811.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,615,811.87/15,995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,353.09

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