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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.80, 23,996.70 and 4,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.80, 23,996.70 and 4,904.40 is: 7,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.80 : 23,996.70 = 4,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.80/23,996.70 = 4,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.80x = 23,996.70 × 4,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.80x = 117,689,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,689,415.48/15,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.60

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