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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.61, 23,190.08 and 4,931.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.61, 23,190.08 and 4,931.57 is: 7,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.61 : 23,190.08 = 4,931.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.61/23,190.08 = 4,931.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.61x = 23,190.08 × 4,931.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.61x = 114,363,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,363,362.22/15,467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.73

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