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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.44, 22,984.64 and 4,935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.44, 22,984.64 and 4,935.76 is: 7,402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.44 : 22,984.64 = 4,935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.44/22,984.64 = 4,935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.44x = 22,984.64 × 4,935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.44x = 113,446,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,446,666.73/15,326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.02

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