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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.27, 23,196.54 and 4,935.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.27, 23,196.54 and 4,935.89 is: 7,403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.27 : 23,196.54 = 4,935.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.27/23,196.54 = 4,935.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.27x = 23,196.54 × 4,935.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.27x = 114,495,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,495,453.84/15,464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,403.87

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