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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,890.67, 23,826.74 and 4,794.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,890.67, 23,826.74 and 4,794.03 is: 7,188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,890.67 : 23,826.74 = 4,794.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,890.67/23,826.74 = 4,794.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,890.67x = 23,826.74 × 4,794.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,890.67x = 114,226,082.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,226,082.39/15,890.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.25

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