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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.46, 23,137.14 and 4,894.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.46, 23,137.14 and 4,894.53 is: 7,341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.46 : 23,137.14 = 4,894.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.46/23,137.14 = 4,894.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.46x = 23,137.14 × 4,894.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.46x = 113,245,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,245,425.84/15,424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.94

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