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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.96, 23,009.46 and 4,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.96, 23,009.46 and 4,952.28 is: 7,426.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.96 : 23,009.46 = 4,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.96/23,009.46 = 4,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.96x = 23,009.46 × 4,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.96x = 113,949,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,949,288.57/15,342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,426.81

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