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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.40, 23,012.10 and 4,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.40, 23,012.10 and 4,954.20 is: 7,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.40 : 23,012.10 = 4,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.40/23,012.10 = 4,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.40x = 23,012.10 × 4,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.40x = 114,006,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,006,545.82/15,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.30

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