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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.08, 23,191.82 and 4,927.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.08, 23,191.82 and 4,927.65 is: 7,392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.08 : 23,191.82 = 4,927.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.08/23,191.82 = 4,927.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.08x = 23,191.82 × 4,927.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.08x = 114,281,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,281,147.18/15,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.02

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