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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.82, 23,895.66 and 4,836.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.82, 23,895.66 and 4,836.87 is: 7,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.82 : 23,895.66 = 4,836.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.82/23,895.66 = 4,836.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.82x = 23,895.66 × 4,836.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.82x = 115,580,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,580,200.98/15,929.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.59

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