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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.35, 23,015.03 and 4,955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.35, 23,015.03 and 4,955.10 is: 7,432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.35 : 23,015.03 = 4,955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.35/23,015.03 = 4,955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.35x = 23,015.03 × 4,955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.35x = 114,041,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,041,750.38/15,343.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.65

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