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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,321.16, 22,985.34 and 4,932.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,321.16, 22,985.34 and 4,932.52 is: 7,399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,321.16 : 22,985.34 = 4,932.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,321.16/22,985.34 = 4,932.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,321.16x = 22,985.34 × 4,932.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,321.16x = 113,375,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,375,649.26/15,321.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.94

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