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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.61, 23,187.07 and 4,929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.61, 23,187.07 and 4,929.57 is: 7,390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.61 : 23,187.07 = 4,929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.61/23,187.07 = 4,929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.61x = 23,187.07 × 4,929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.61x = 114,302,284.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,302,284.66/15,465.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.74

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