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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.09, 23,182.47 and 4,928.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.09, 23,182.47 and 4,928.74 is: 7,390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.09 : 23,182.47 = 4,928.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.09/23,182.47 = 4,928.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.09x = 23,182.47 × 4,928.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.09x = 114,260,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,260,367.19/15,460.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.67

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