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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.16, 23,177.07 and 4,921.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.16, 23,177.07 and 4,921.75 is: 7,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.16 : 23,177.07 = 4,921.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.16/23,177.07 = 4,921.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.16x = 23,177.07 × 4,921.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.16x = 114,071,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,071,744.27/15,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.25

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