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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.97, 23,894.30 and 4,833.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.97, 23,894.30 and 4,833.01 is: 7,250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.97 : 23,894.30 = 4,833.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.97/23,894.30 = 4,833.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.97x = 23,894.30 × 4,833.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.97x = 115,481,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,481,343.19/15,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.68

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