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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.43, 23,010.08 and 4,947.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.43, 23,010.08 and 4,947.75 is: 7,422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.43 : 23,010.08 = 4,947.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.43/23,010.08 = 4,947.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.43x = 23,010.08 × 4,947.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.43x = 113,848,098.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,848,098.58/15,338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.41

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