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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.49, 23,189.52 and 4,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.49, 23,189.52 and 4,924.80 is: 7,387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.49 : 23,189.52 = 4,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.49/23,189.52 = 4,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.49x = 23,189.52 × 4,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.49x = 114,203,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,203,748.10/15,458.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,387.77

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