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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,339.60, 23,009.40 and 4,951.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,339.60, 23,009.40 and 4,951.35 is: 7,427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,339.60 : 23,009.40 = 4,951.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,339.60/23,009.40 = 4,951.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,339.60x = 23,009.40 × 4,951.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,339.60x = 113,927,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,927,592.69/15,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,427.03

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