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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.62, 23,902.71 and 4,839.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.62, 23,902.71 and 4,839.94 is: 7,261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.62 : 23,902.71 = 4,839.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.62/23,902.71 = 4,839.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.62x = 23,902.71 × 4,839.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.62x = 115,687,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,687,682.24/15,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.06

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