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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.08, 23,187.32 and 4,924.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.08, 23,187.32 and 4,924.65 is: 7,387.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.08 : 23,187.32 = 4,924.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.08/23,187.32 = 4,924.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.08x = 23,187.32 × 4,924.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.08x = 114,189,410.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,189,410.81/15,457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,387.52

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