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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.68, 23,015.52 and 4,952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.68, 23,015.52 and 4,952.16 is: 7,429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.68 : 23,015.52 = 4,952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.68/23,015.52 = 4,952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.68x = 23,015.52 × 4,952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.68x = 113,976,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,976,537.52/15,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.69

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