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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.25, 23,023.36 and 4,818.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.25, 23,023.36 and 4,818.69 is: 7,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.25 : 23,023.36 = 4,818.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.25/23,023.36 = 4,818.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.25x = 23,023.36 × 4,818.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.25x = 110,942,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,942,413.52/15,348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.34

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