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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.50, 23,002.80 and 4,944.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.50, 23,002.80 and 4,944.52 is: 7,418.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.50 : 23,002.80 = 4,944.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.50/23,002.80 = 4,944.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.50x = 23,002.80 × 4,944.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.50x = 113,737,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,737,804.66/15,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.09

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