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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.17, 23,163.66 and 4,912.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.17, 23,163.66 and 4,912.26 is: 7,368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.17 : 23,163.66 = 4,912.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.17/23,163.66 = 4,912.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.17x = 23,163.66 × 4,912.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.17x = 113,785,920.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,785,920.47/15,442.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,368.52

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