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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.74, 23,190.25 and 4,931.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.74, 23,190.25 and 4,931.71 is: 7,393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.74 : 23,190.25 = 4,931.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.74/23,190.25 = 4,931.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.74x = 23,190.25 × 4,931.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.74x = 114,367,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,367,587.83/15,467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.94

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