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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.22, 23,897.67 and 4,835.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.22, 23,897.67 and 4,835.25 is: 7,254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.22 : 23,897.67 = 4,835.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.22/23,897.67 = 4,835.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.22x = 23,897.67 × 4,835.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.22x = 115,551,208.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,551,208.87/15,929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.04

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