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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,928.21, 23,896.64 and 4,835.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,928.21, 23,896.64 and 4,835.26 is: 7,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,928.21 : 23,896.64 = 4,835.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,928.21/23,896.64 = 4,835.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,928.21x = 23,896.64 × 4,835.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,928.21x = 115,546,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,546,467.53/15,928.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.20

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