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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.26, 23,893.89 and 4,835.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.26, 23,893.89 and 4,835.90 is: 7,253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.26 : 23,893.89 = 4,835.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.26/23,893.89 = 4,835.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.26x = 23,893.89 × 4,835.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.26x = 115,548,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,548,504.25/15,929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.85

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