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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.41, 23,888.12 and 4,832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.41, 23,888.12 and 4,832.16 is: 7,248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.41 : 23,888.12 = 4,832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.41/23,888.12 = 4,832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.41x = 23,888.12 × 4,832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.41x = 115,431,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,431,104.20/15,925.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.23

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