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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.88, 23,013.72 and 4,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.88, 23,013.72 and 4,954.96 is: 7,432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.88 : 23,013.72 = 4,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.88/23,013.72 = 4,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.88x = 23,013.72 × 4,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.88x = 114,032,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,032,062.05/15,342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.25

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