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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.69, 23,000.95 and 4,947.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.69, 23,000.95 and 4,947.44 is: 7,420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.69 : 23,000.95 = 4,947.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.69/23,000.95 = 4,947.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.69x = 23,000.95 × 4,947.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.69x = 113,795,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,795,680.33/15,335.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.32

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