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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.52, 23,889.84 and 4,833.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.52, 23,889.84 and 4,833.30 is: 7,249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.52 : 23,889.84 = 4,833.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.52/23,889.84 = 4,833.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.52x = 23,889.84 × 4,833.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.52x = 115,466,763.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,466,763.67/15,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.97

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