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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.50, 23,186.87 and 4,929.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.50, 23,186.87 and 4,929.45 is: 7,390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.50 : 23,186.87 = 4,929.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.50/23,186.87 = 4,929.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.50x = 23,186.87 × 4,929.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.50x = 114,298,516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,298,516.32/15,465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.55

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