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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.69, 23,212.44 and 4,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.69, 23,212.44 and 4,947.66 is: 7,419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.69 : 23,212.44 = 4,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.69/23,212.44 = 4,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.69x = 23,212.44 × 4,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.69x = 114,847,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,847,260.89/15,479.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,419.22

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