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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.89, 23,200.52 and 4,933.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.89, 23,200.52 and 4,933.46 is: 7,400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.89 : 23,200.52 = 4,933.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.89/23,200.52 = 4,933.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.89x = 23,200.52 × 4,933.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.89x = 114,458,696.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,458,696.73/15,465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.72

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