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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.66, 23,185.38 and 4,926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.66, 23,185.38 and 4,926.52 is: 7,389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.66 : 23,185.38 = 4,926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.66/23,185.38 = 4,926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.66x = 23,185.38 × 4,926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.66x = 114,223,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,223,238.28/15,456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.90

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