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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.94, 23,001.98 and 4,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.94, 23,001.98 and 4,947.26 is: 7,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.94 : 23,001.98 = 4,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.94/23,001.98 = 4,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.94x = 23,001.98 × 4,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.94x = 113,796,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,796,775.57/15,337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,419.30

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