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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.06, 23,002.56 and 4,805.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.06, 23,002.56 and 4,805.89 is: 7,208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.06 : 23,002.56 = 4,805.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.06/23,002.56 = 4,805.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.06x = 23,002.56 × 4,805.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.06x = 110,547,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,547,697.55/15,335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.82

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