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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,421.67, 23,133.33 and 4,892.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,421.67, 23,133.33 and 4,892.49 is: 7,339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,421.67 : 23,133.33 = 4,892.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,421.67/23,133.33 = 4,892.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,421.67x = 23,133.33 × 4,892.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,421.67x = 113,179,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,179,585.69/15,421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,339.00

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