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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.48, 23,186.02 and 4,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.48, 23,186.02 and 4,928 is: 7,392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.48 : 23,186.02 = 4,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.48/23,186.02 = 4,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.48x = 23,186.02 × 4,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.48x = 114,260,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,260,706.56/15,456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.41

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