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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.96, 23,007.96 and 4,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.96, 23,007.96 and 4,951.28 is: 7,425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.96 : 23,007.96 = 4,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.96/23,007.96 = 4,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.96x = 23,007.96 × 4,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.96x = 113,918,852.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,918,852.19/15,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,425.31

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