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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.79, 23,890.22 and 4,833.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.79, 23,890.22 and 4,833.57 is: 7,250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.79 : 23,890.22 = 4,833.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.79/23,890.22 = 4,833.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.79x = 23,890.22 × 4,833.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.79x = 115,475,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,475,026.52/15,926.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.36

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