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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.88, 23,008.42 and 4,950.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.88, 23,008.42 and 4,950.63 is: 7,425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.88 : 23,008.42 = 4,950.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.88/23,008.42 = 4,950.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.88x = 23,008.42 × 4,950.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.88x = 113,906,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,906,180.49/15,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,425.98

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