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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.89, 23,006.76 and 4,808.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.89, 23,006.76 and 4,808.70 is: 7,213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.89 : 23,006.76 = 4,808.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.89/23,006.76 = 4,808.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.89x = 23,006.76 × 4,808.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.89x = 110,632,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,632,606.81/15,337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,213.03

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