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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.44, 23,012.52 and 4,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.44, 23,012.52 and 4,951 is: 7,428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.44 : 23,012.52 = 4,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.44/23,012.52 = 4,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.44x = 23,012.52 × 4,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.44x = 113,934,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,934,986.52/15,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.07

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