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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.74, 23,196.90 and 4,935.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.74, 23,196.90 and 4,935.27 is: 7,403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.74 : 23,196.90 = 4,935.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.74/23,196.90 = 4,935.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.74x = 23,196.90 × 4,935.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.74x = 114,482,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,482,964.66/15,463.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,403.32

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