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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.52, 23,019.24 and 4,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.52, 23,019.24 and 4,958 is: 7,436.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.52 : 23,019.24 = 4,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.52/23,019.24 = 4,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.52x = 23,019.24 × 4,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.52x = 114,129,391.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,129,391.92/15,346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.83

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