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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.92, 23,932.83 and 4,859.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.92, 23,932.83 and 4,859.33 is: 7,290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.92 : 23,932.83 = 4,859.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.92/23,932.83 = 4,859.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.92x = 23,932.83 × 4,859.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.92x = 116,297,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,297,399.14/15,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.04

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