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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.49, 23,195.52 and 4,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.49, 23,195.52 and 4,928.80 is: 7,393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.49 : 23,195.52 = 4,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.49/23,195.52 = 4,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.49x = 23,195.52 × 4,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.49x = 114,326,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,326,078.98/15,462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.77

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