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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.32, 23,886.78 and 4,830.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.32, 23,886.78 and 4,830.33 is: 7,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.32 : 23,886.78 = 4,830.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.32/23,886.78 = 4,830.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.32x = 23,886.78 × 4,830.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.32x = 115,381,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,381,030.04/15,926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.68

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