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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.21, 23,181.51 and 4,920.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.21, 23,181.51 and 4,920.76 is: 7,381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.21 : 23,181.51 = 4,920.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.21/23,181.51 = 4,920.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.21x = 23,181.51 × 4,920.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.21x = 114,070,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,070,647.15/15,453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.68

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