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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,421.66, 23,137.68 and 4,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,421.66, 23,137.68 and 4,893.40 is: 7,341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,421.66 : 23,137.68 = 4,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,421.66/23,137.68 = 4,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,421.66x = 23,137.68 × 4,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,421.66x = 113,221,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,221,923.31/15,421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.75

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