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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.47, 23,893.59 and 4,835.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.47, 23,893.59 and 4,835.71 is: 7,253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.47 : 23,893.59 = 4,835.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.47/23,893.59 = 4,835.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.47x = 23,893.59 × 4,835.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.47x = 115,542,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,542,520.10/15,929.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.38

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