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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.91, 23,122.46 and 4,884.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.91, 23,122.46 and 4,884.71 is: 7,327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.91 : 23,122.46 = 4,884.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.91/23,122.46 = 4,884.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.91x = 23,122.46 × 4,884.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.91x = 112,946,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,946,408.19/15,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.09

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