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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.56, 23,003.34 and 4,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.56, 23,003.34 and 4,948.12 is: 7,422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.56 : 23,003.34 = 4,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.56/23,003.34 = 4,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.56x = 23,003.34 × 4,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.56x = 113,823,286.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,823,286.72/15,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.18

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