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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.77, 23,997.33 and 4,904.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.77, 23,997.33 and 4,904.55 is: 7,357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.77 : 23,997.33 = 4,904.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.77/23,997.33 = 4,904.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.77x = 23,997.33 × 4,904.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.77x = 117,696,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,696,104.85/15,997.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,357.03

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