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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.44, 23,001.06 and 4,945.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.44, 23,001.06 and 4,945.24 is: 7,418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.44 : 23,001.06 = 4,945.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.44/23,001.06 = 4,945.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.44x = 23,001.06 × 4,945.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.44x = 113,745,761.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,745,761.95/15,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.63

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