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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.27, 23,209.67 and 4,943.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.27, 23,209.67 and 4,943.71 is: 7,415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.27 : 23,209.67 = 4,943.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.27/23,209.67 = 4,943.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.27x = 23,209.67 × 4,943.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.27x = 114,741,877.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,741,877.68/15,472.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.97

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