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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.96, 23,006.46 and 4,950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.96, 23,006.46 and 4,950.28 is: 7,423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.96 : 23,006.46 = 4,950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.96/23,006.46 = 4,950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.96x = 23,006.46 × 4,950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.96x = 113,888,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,888,418.81/15,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.81

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