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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,888.41, 23,832.78 and 4,795.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,888.41, 23,832.78 and 4,795.19 is: 7,192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888.41 : 23,832.78 = 4,795.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888.41/23,832.78 = 4,795.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888.41x = 23,832.78 × 4,795.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888.41x = 114,282,708.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,282,708.33/15,888.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,192.83

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