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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.20, 23,244.30 and 4,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.20, 23,244.30 and 4,966.20 is: 7,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.20 : 23,244.30 = 4,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.20/23,244.30 = 4,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.20x = 23,244.30 × 4,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.20x = 115,435,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,435,842.66/15,496.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.30

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