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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.94, 23,006.88 and 4,949.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.94, 23,006.88 and 4,949.69 is: 7,424.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.94 : 23,006.88 = 4,949.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.94/23,006.88 = 4,949.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.94x = 23,006.88 × 4,949.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.94x = 113,876,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,876,808.83/15,337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,424.52

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