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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.91, 23,003.83 and 4,806.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.91, 23,003.83 and 4,806.74 is: 7,210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.91 : 23,003.83 = 4,806.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.91/23,003.83 = 4,806.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.91x = 23,003.83 × 4,806.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.91x = 110,573,429.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,573,429.81/15,335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.10

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