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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.76, 23,020.25 and 4,958.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.76, 23,020.25 and 4,958.51 is: 7,437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.76 : 23,020.25 = 4,958.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.76/23,020.25 = 4,958.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.76x = 23,020.25 × 4,958.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.76x = 114,145,999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,145,999.93/15,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.79

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