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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.64, 23,007.96 and 4,951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.64, 23,007.96 and 4,951.92 is: 7,427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.64 : 23,007.96 = 4,951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.64/23,007.96 = 4,951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.64x = 23,007.96 × 4,951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.64x = 113,933,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,933,577.28/15,338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,427.88

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