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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.73, 23,899.18 and 4,839.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.73, 23,899.18 and 4,839.51 is: 7,259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.73 : 23,899.18 = 4,839.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.73/23,899.18 = 4,839.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.73x = 23,899.18 × 4,839.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.73x = 115,660,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,660,320.60/15,932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,259.29

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