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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.10, 23,188.46 and 4,932.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.10, 23,188.46 and 4,932.74 is: 7,396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.10 : 23,188.46 = 4,932.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.10/23,188.46 = 4,932.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.10x = 23,188.46 × 4,932.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.10x = 114,382,644.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,382,644.18/15,464.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.66

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