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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.53, 23,926.43 and 4,856.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.53, 23,926.43 and 4,856.36 is: 7,286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.53 : 23,926.43 = 4,856.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.53/23,926.43 = 4,856.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.53x = 23,926.43 × 4,856.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.53x = 116,195,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,195,250.10/15,947.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.10

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