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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.71, 23,195.77 and 4,930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.71, 23,195.77 and 4,930.28 is: 7,395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.71 : 23,195.77 = 4,930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.71/23,195.77 = 4,930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.71x = 23,195.77 × 4,930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.71x = 114,361,640.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,361,640.92/15,462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.96

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