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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.69, 23,218.82 and 4,946.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.69, 23,218.82 and 4,946.70 is: 7,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.69 : 23,218.82 = 4,946.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.69/23,218.82 = 4,946.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.69x = 23,218.82 × 4,946.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.69x = 114,856,512.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,856,512.16/15,476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.26

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