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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.67, 23,008.02 and 4,950.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.67, 23,008.02 and 4,950.42 is: 7,425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.67 : 23,008.02 = 4,950.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.67/23,008.02 = 4,950.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.67x = 23,008.02 × 4,950.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.67x = 113,899,362.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,899,362.37/15,338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,425.63

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