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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.67, 23,824.26 and 4,789.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.67, 23,824.26 and 4,789.94 is: 7,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.67 : 23,824.26 = 4,789.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.67/23,824.26 = 4,789.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.67x = 23,824.26 × 4,789.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.67x = 114,116,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,116,656.82/15,886.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,183.17

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