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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.84, 23,995.98 and 4,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.84, 23,995.98 and 4,902.72 is: 7,354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.84 : 23,995.98 = 4,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.84/23,995.98 = 4,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.84x = 23,995.98 × 4,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.84x = 117,645,571.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,645,571.07/15,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.30

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