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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.70, 23,227.18 and 4,954.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.70, 23,227.18 and 4,954.81 is: 7,432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.70 : 23,227.18 = 4,954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.70/23,227.18 = 4,954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.70x = 23,227.18 × 4,954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.70x = 115,086,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,086,263.74/15,484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.26

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