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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.25, 23,002.84 and 4,806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.25, 23,002.84 and 4,806.08 is: 7,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.25 : 23,002.84 = 4,806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.25/23,002.84 = 4,806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.25x = 23,002.84 × 4,806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.25x = 110,553,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,553,466.52/15,335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.11

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