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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,334.55, 23,001.82 and 4,946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,334.55, 23,001.82 and 4,946.30 is: 7,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,334.55 : 23,001.82 = 4,946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,334.55/23,001.82 = 4,946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,334.55x = 23,001.82 × 4,946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,334.55x = 113,773,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,773,947.40/15,334.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,419.45

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