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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.09, 23,180.97 and 4,927.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.09, 23,180.97 and 4,927.74 is: 7,389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.09 : 23,180.97 = 4,927.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.09/23,180.97 = 4,927.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.09x = 23,180.97 × 4,927.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.09x = 114,229,793.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,229,793.11/15,459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.17

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