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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.35, 23,192.21 and 4,927.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.35, 23,192.21 and 4,927.92 is: 7,392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.35 : 23,192.21 = 4,927.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.35/23,192.21 = 4,927.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.35x = 23,192.21 × 4,927.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.35x = 114,289,355.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,289,355.50/15,460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.42

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