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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.55, 23,004.82 and 4,948.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.55, 23,004.82 and 4,948.30 is: 7,422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.55 : 23,004.82 = 4,948.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.55/23,004.82 = 4,948.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.55x = 23,004.82 × 4,948.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.55x = 113,834,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,834,750.81/15,336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.45

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