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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.06, 23,417.72 and 4,941.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.06, 23,417.72 and 4,941.26 is: 7,410.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.06 : 23,417.72 = 4,941.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.06/23,417.72 = 4,941.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.06x = 23,417.72 × 4,941.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.06x = 115,712,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,712,938.39/15,614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.82

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