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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.96, 23,190.14 and 4,926.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.96, 23,190.14 and 4,926.53 is: 7,390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.96 : 23,190.14 = 4,926.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.96/23,190.14 = 4,926.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.96x = 23,190.14 × 4,926.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.96x = 114,246,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,246,779.83/15,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.33

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