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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.95, 23,002.82 and 4,948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.95, 23,002.82 and 4,948.70 is: 7,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.95 : 23,002.82 = 4,948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.95/23,002.82 = 4,948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.95x = 23,002.82 × 4,948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.95x = 113,833,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,833,915.58/15,336.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.20

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