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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.36, 23,196.72 and 4,930.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.36, 23,196.72 and 4,930.92 is: 7,396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.36 : 23,196.72 = 4,930.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.36/23,196.72 = 4,930.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.36x = 23,196.72 × 4,930.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.36x = 114,381,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,381,170.58/15,463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.92

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