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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.96, 23,010.96 and 4,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.96, 23,010.96 and 4,953.28 is: 7,428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.96 : 23,010.96 = 4,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.96/23,010.96 = 4,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.96x = 23,010.96 × 4,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.96x = 113,979,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,979,727.95/15,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.31

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