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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.80, 23,014.14 and 4,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.80, 23,014.14 and 4,958.20 is: 7,434.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.80 : 23,014.14 = 4,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.80/23,014.14 = 4,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.80x = 23,014.14 × 4,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.80x = 114,108,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,108,708.95/15,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.86

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