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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.10, 23,205.92 and 4,943.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.10, 23,205.92 and 4,943.31 is: 7,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.10 : 23,205.92 = 4,943.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.10/23,205.92 = 4,943.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.10x = 23,205.92 × 4,943.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.10x = 114,714,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,714,031.68/15,472.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.25

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