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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939.25, 23,912.72 and 4,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939.25, 23,912.72 and 4,995.25 is: 7,494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939.25 : 23,912.72 = 4,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939.25/23,912.72 = 4,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939.25x = 23,912.72 × 4,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939.25x = 119,449,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,449,989.60/15,939.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.08

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