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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.49, 23,185.38 and 4,928.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.49, 23,185.38 and 4,928.45 is: 7,389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.49 : 23,185.38 = 4,928.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.49/23,185.38 = 4,928.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.49x = 23,185.38 × 4,928.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.49x = 114,267,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,267,986.06/15,464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.06

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