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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.28, 23,905.67 and 4,843.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.28, 23,905.67 and 4,843.94 is: 7,266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.28 : 23,905.67 = 4,843.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.28/23,905.67 = 4,843.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.28x = 23,905.67 × 4,843.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.28x = 115,797,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,797,487.39/15,936.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.28

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