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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.04, 22,984.80 and 4,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.04, 22,984.80 and 4,936 is: 7,402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.04 : 22,984.80 = 4,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.04/22,984.80 = 4,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.04x = 22,984.80 × 4,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.04x = 113,452,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,452,972.80/15,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.15

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