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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.04, 23,996.18 and 4,904.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.04, 23,996.18 and 4,904.78 is: 7,356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.04 : 23,996.18 = 4,904.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.04/23,996.18 = 4,904.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.04x = 23,996.18 × 4,904.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.04x = 117,695,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,695,839.24/15,998.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.89

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