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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.67, 23,005.01 and 4,948.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.67, 23,005.01 and 4,948.42 is: 7,422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.67 : 23,005.01 = 4,948.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.67/23,005.01 = 4,948.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.67x = 23,005.01 × 4,948.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.67x = 113,838,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,838,451.58/15,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.63

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