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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.81, 23,897.66 and 4,839.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.81, 23,897.66 and 4,839.59 is: 7,258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.81 : 23,897.66 = 4,839.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.81/23,897.66 = 4,839.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.81x = 23,897.66 × 4,839.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.81x = 115,654,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,654,732.67/15,932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,258.91

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