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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.26, 23,177.52 and 4,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.26, 23,177.52 and 4,924.32 is: 7,384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.26 : 23,177.52 = 4,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.26/23,177.52 = 4,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.26x = 23,177.52 × 4,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.26x = 114,133,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,133,525.29/15,456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,384.29

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