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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.30, 23,004.44 and 4,948.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.30, 23,004.44 and 4,948.05 is: 7,422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.30 : 23,004.44 = 4,948.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.30/23,004.44 = 4,948.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.30x = 23,004.44 × 4,948.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.30x = 113,827,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,827,189.22/15,336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.08

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