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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.94, 23,995.24 and 4,904.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.94, 23,995.24 and 4,904.69 is: 7,356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.94 : 23,995.24 = 4,904.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.94/23,995.24 = 4,904.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.94x = 23,995.24 × 4,904.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.94x = 117,689,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,689,081.44/15,997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.52

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