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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.69, 23,213.94 and 4,948.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.69, 23,213.94 and 4,948.66 is: 7,420.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.69 : 23,213.94 = 4,948.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.69/23,213.94 = 4,948.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.69x = 23,213.94 × 4,948.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.69x = 114,877,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,877,896.32/15,480.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.72

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