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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.29, 23,889.53 and 4,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.29, 23,889.53 and 4,833 is: 7,249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.29 : 23,889.53 = 4,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.29/23,889.53 = 4,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.29x = 23,889.53 × 4,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.29x = 115,458,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,458,098.49/15,926.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.53

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