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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.57, 23,011.25 and 4,954.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.57, 23,011.25 and 4,954.32 is: 7,430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.57 : 23,011.25 = 4,954.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.57/23,011.25 = 4,954.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.57x = 23,011.25 × 4,954.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.57x = 114,005,071.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,005,071.33/15,342.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.64

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