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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.91, 23,005.33 and 4,807.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.91, 23,005.33 and 4,807.74 is: 7,211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.91 : 23,005.33 = 4,807.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.91/23,005.33 = 4,807.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.91x = 23,005.33 × 4,807.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.91x = 110,603,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,603,645.25/15,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.60

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