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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.50, 23,192.52 and 4,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.50, 23,192.52 and 4,926.80 is: 7,390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.50 : 23,192.52 = 4,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.50/23,192.52 = 4,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.50x = 23,192.52 × 4,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.50x = 114,264,907.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,264,907.54/15,460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.76

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