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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.31, 22,984.97 and 4,935.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.31, 22,984.97 and 4,935.06 is: 7,402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.31 : 22,984.97 = 4,935.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.31/22,984.97 = 4,935.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.31x = 22,984.97 × 4,935.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.31x = 113,432,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,432,263.51/15,323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.59

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