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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.39, 23,212.37 and 4,942.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.39, 23,212.37 and 4,942.41 is: 7,414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.39 : 23,212.37 = 4,942.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.39/23,212.37 = 4,942.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.39x = 23,212.37 × 4,942.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.39x = 114,725,049.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,725,049.61/15,472.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.82

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