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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.60, 23,197.05 and 4,932.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.60, 23,197.05 and 4,932.33 is: 7,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.60 : 23,197.05 = 4,932.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.60/23,197.05 = 4,932.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.60x = 23,197.05 × 4,932.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.60x = 114,415,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,415,418.64/15,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.50

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