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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.01, 23,895.02 and 4,836.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.01, 23,895.02 and 4,836.65 is: 7,254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.01 : 23,895.02 = 4,836.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.01/23,895.02 = 4,836.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.01x = 23,895.02 × 4,836.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.01x = 115,571,884.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,571,884.04/15,930.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.98

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