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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,474.99, 23,212.22 and 4,944.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,474.99, 23,212.22 and 4,944.93 is: 7,417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,474.99 : 23,212.22 = 4,944.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,474.99/23,212.22 = 4,944.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,474.99x = 23,212.22 × 4,944.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,474.99x = 114,782,803.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,782,803.04/15,474.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,417.31

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