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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.35, 23,190.71 and 4,926.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.35, 23,190.71 and 4,926.92 is: 7,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.35 : 23,190.71 = 4,926.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.35/23,190.71 = 4,926.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.35x = 23,190.71 × 4,926.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.35x = 114,258,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,258,632.33/15,459.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.91

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