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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.32, 23,140.99 and 4,898.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.32, 23,140.99 and 4,898.46 is: 7,347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.32 : 23,140.99 = 4,898.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.32/23,140.99 = 4,898.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.32x = 23,140.99 × 4,898.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.32x = 113,355,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,355,189.38/15,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.69

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