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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.26, 23,196.72 and 4,934.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.26, 23,196.72 and 4,934.85 is: 7,401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.26 : 23,196.72 = 4,934.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.26/23,196.72 = 4,934.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.26x = 23,196.72 × 4,934.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.26x = 114,472,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,472,333.69/15,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.90

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