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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.08, 23,883.44 and 4,828.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.08, 23,883.44 and 4,828.14 is: 7,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.08 : 23,883.44 = 4,828.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.08/23,883.44 = 4,828.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.08x = 23,883.44 × 4,828.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.08x = 115,312,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,312,592.00/15,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.40

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