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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.17, 23,002.76 and 4,946.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.17, 23,002.76 and 4,946.92 is: 7,420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.17 : 23,002.76 = 4,946.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.17/23,002.76 = 4,946.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.17x = 23,002.76 × 4,946.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.17x = 113,792,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,792,813.50/15,335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.38

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