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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.55, 23,997.24 and 4,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.55, 23,997.24 and 4,902.24 is: 7,354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.55 : 23,997.24 = 4,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.55/23,997.24 = 4,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.55x = 23,997.24 × 4,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.55x = 117,640,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,640,229.82/15,995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.56

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