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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.83, 23,206.34 and 4,938.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.83, 23,206.34 and 4,938.53 is: 7,409.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.83 : 23,206.34 = 4,938.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.83/23,206.34 = 4,938.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.83x = 23,206.34 × 4,938.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.83x = 114,605,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,605,102.59/15,467.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,409.26

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