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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,494.59, 23,241.28 and 4,964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,494.59, 23,241.28 and 4,964.34 is: 7,446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,494.59 : 23,241.28 = 4,964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,494.59/23,241.28 = 4,964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,494.59x = 23,241.28 × 4,964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,494.59x = 115,377,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,377,569.28/15,494.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,446.31

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