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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,931.62, 23,891.49 and 4,834.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,931.62, 23,891.49 and 4,834.98 is: 7,250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,931.62 : 23,891.49 = 4,834.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,931.62/23,891.49 = 4,834.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,931.62x = 23,891.49 × 4,834.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,931.62x = 115,514,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,514,876.32/15,931.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.67

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