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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.88, 23,011.08 and 4,953.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.88, 23,011.08 and 4,953.44 is: 7,430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.88 : 23,011.08 = 4,953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.88/23,011.08 = 4,953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.88x = 23,011.08 × 4,953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.88x = 113,984,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,984,004.12/15,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.08

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