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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.72, 23,898.44 and 4,835.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.72, 23,898.44 and 4,835.77 is: 7,254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.72 : 23,898.44 = 4,835.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.72/23,898.44 = 4,835.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.72x = 23,898.44 × 4,835.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.72x = 115,567,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,567,359.20/15,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.83

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