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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.60, 22,983.90 and 4,934.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.60, 22,983.90 and 4,934.35 is: 7,401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.60 : 22,983.90 = 4,934.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.60/22,983.90 = 4,934.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.60x = 22,983.90 × 4,934.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.60x = 113,410,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,410,606.97/15,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.53

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