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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.72, 23,007.50 and 4,805.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.72, 23,007.50 and 4,805.91 is: 7,209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.72 : 23,007.50 = 4,805.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.72/23,007.50 = 4,805.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.72x = 23,007.50 × 4,805.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.72x = 110,571,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,571,974.33/15,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.62

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