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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.93, 23,926.59 and 4,859.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.93, 23,926.59 and 4,859.46 is: 7,289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.93 : 23,926.59 = 4,859.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.93/23,926.59 = 4,859.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.93x = 23,926.59 × 4,859.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.93x = 116,270,307.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,270,307.04/15,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.25

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