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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.74, 23,199.90 and 4,937.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.74, 23,199.90 and 4,937.28 is: 7,406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.74 : 23,199.90 = 4,937.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.74/23,199.90 = 4,937.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.74x = 23,199.90 × 4,937.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.74x = 114,544,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,544,402.27/15,465.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.33

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