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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939, 23,908.50 and 4,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939, 23,908.50 and 4,995 is: 7,492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939 : 23,908.50 = 4,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939/23,908.50 = 4,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939x = 23,908.50 × 4,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939x = 119,422,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,422,957.50/15,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.50

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