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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.10, 23,185.46 and 4,930.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.10, 23,185.46 and 4,930.74 is: 7,393.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.10 : 23,185.46 = 4,930.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.10/23,185.46 = 4,930.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.10x = 23,185.46 × 4,930.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.10x = 114,321,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,321,475.04/15,462.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.66

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