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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.55, 22,986.42 and 4,936.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.55, 22,986.42 and 4,936.87 is: 7,403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.55 : 22,986.42 = 4,936.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.55/22,986.42 = 4,936.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.55x = 22,986.42 × 4,936.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.55x = 113,480,967.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,480,967.31/15,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,403.73

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