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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.76, 23,016.78 and 4,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.76, 23,016.78 and 4,956.60 is: 7,434.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.76 : 23,016.78 = 4,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.76/23,016.78 = 4,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.76x = 23,016.78 × 4,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.76x = 114,084,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,084,971.75/15,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.78

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