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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.46, 23,210.28 and 4,941.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.46, 23,210.28 and 4,941.15 is: 7,413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.46 : 23,210.28 = 4,941.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.46/23,210.28 = 4,941.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.46x = 23,210.28 × 4,941.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.46x = 114,685,475.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,685,475.02/15,470.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.19

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