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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.36, 23,993.14 and 4,900.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.36, 23,993.14 and 4,900.92 is: 7,351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.36 : 23,993.14 = 4,900.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.36/23,993.14 = 4,900.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.36x = 23,993.14 × 4,900.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.36x = 117,588,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,588,459.69/15,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.87

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