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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.25, 23,192.19 and 4,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.25, 23,192.19 and 4,926.60 is: 7,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.25 : 23,192.19 = 4,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.25/23,192.19 = 4,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.25x = 23,192.19 × 4,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.25x = 114,258,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,258,643.25/15,460.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.48

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