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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.60, 23,195.73 and 4,928.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.60, 23,195.73 and 4,928.94 is: 7,393.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.60 : 23,195.73 = 4,928.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.60/23,195.73 = 4,928.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.60x = 23,195.73 × 4,928.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.60x = 114,330,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,330,361.43/15,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.99

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