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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.99, 23,216.04 and 4,945.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.99, 23,216.04 and 4,945.74 is: 7,420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.99 : 23,216.04 = 4,945.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.99/23,216.04 = 4,945.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.99x = 23,216.04 × 4,945.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.99x = 114,820,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,820,497.67/15,473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.23

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