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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.19, 23,211.70 and 4,947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.19, 23,211.70 and 4,947.16 is: 7,418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.19 : 23,211.70 = 4,947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.19/23,211.70 = 4,947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.19x = 23,211.70 × 4,947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.19x = 114,831,993.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,831,993.77/15,479.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.48

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