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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.71, 23,903.43 and 4,839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.71, 23,903.43 and 4,839.76 is: 7,260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.71 : 23,903.43 = 4,839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.71/23,903.43 = 4,839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.71x = 23,903.43 × 4,839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.71x = 115,686,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,686,864.38/15,932.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.97

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