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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.82, 23,001.12 and 4,947.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.82, 23,001.12 and 4,947.57 is: 7,420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.82 : 23,001.12 = 4,947.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.82/23,001.12 = 4,947.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.82x = 23,001.12 × 4,947.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.82x = 113,799,651.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,799,651.28/15,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.51

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