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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.31, 22,986.10 and 4,936.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.31, 22,986.10 and 4,936.63 is: 7,403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.31 : 22,986.10 = 4,936.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.31/22,986.10 = 4,936.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.31x = 22,986.10 × 4,936.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.31x = 113,473,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,473,870.84/15,327.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,403.38

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