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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.60, 23,889.95 and 4,833.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.60, 23,889.95 and 4,833.38 is: 7,250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.60 : 23,889.95 = 4,833.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.60/23,889.95 = 4,833.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.60x = 23,889.95 × 4,833.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.60x = 115,469,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,469,099.16/15,926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.08

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