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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,612.08, 23,421 and 4,941.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,612.08, 23,421 and 4,941.12 is: 7,412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612.08 : 23,421 = 4,941.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612.08/23,421 = 4,941.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612.08x = 23,421 × 4,941.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612.08x = 115,725,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,725,971.52/15,612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.59

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