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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.52, 23,196.93 and 4,931.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.52, 23,196.93 and 4,931.05 is: 7,397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.52 : 23,196.93 = 4,931.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.52/23,196.93 = 4,931.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.52x = 23,196.93 × 4,931.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.52x = 114,385,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,385,197.02/15,463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,397.10

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