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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.74, 23,195.40 and 4,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.74, 23,195.40 and 4,934.28 is: 7,401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.74 : 23,195.40 = 4,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.74/23,195.40 = 4,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.74x = 23,195.40 × 4,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.74x = 114,452,598.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,452,598.31/15,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.83

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