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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.31, 23,005.94 and 4,949.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.31, 23,005.94 and 4,949.06 is: 7,423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.31 : 23,005.94 = 4,949.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.31/23,005.94 = 4,949.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.31x = 23,005.94 × 4,949.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.31x = 113,857,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,857,662.39/15,337.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.58

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