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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.48, 23,013.72 and 4,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.48, 23,013.72 and 4,955.04 is: 7,432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.48 : 23,013.72 = 4,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.48/23,013.72 = 4,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.48x = 23,013.72 × 4,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.48x = 114,033,903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,033,903.15/15,342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.56

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