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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.91, 23,125.46 and 4,886.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.91, 23,125.46 and 4,886.71 is: 7,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.91 : 23,125.46 = 4,886.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.91/23,125.46 = 4,886.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.91x = 23,125.46 × 4,886.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.91x = 113,007,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,007,416.64/15,416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.10

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