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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.49, 23,161.42 and 4,913.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.49, 23,161.42 and 4,913.65 is: 7,367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.49 : 23,161.42 = 4,913.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.49/23,161.42 = 4,913.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.49x = 23,161.42 × 4,913.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.49x = 113,807,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,807,111.38/15,446.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.83

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