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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.59, 23,200.08 and 4,933.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.59, 23,200.08 and 4,933.16 is: 7,400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.59 : 23,200.08 = 4,933.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.59/23,200.08 = 4,933.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.59x = 23,200.08 × 4,933.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.59x = 114,449,706.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,449,706.65/15,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.28

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