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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.24, 23,013.42 and 4,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.24, 23,013.42 and 4,668.72 is: 7,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.24 : 23,013.42 = 4,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.24/23,013.42 = 4,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.24x = 23,013.42 × 4,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.24x = 107,443,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,443,214.22/15,342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.10

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