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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.38, 23,017.50 and 4,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.38, 23,017.50 and 4,957.70 is: 7,434.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.38 : 23,017.50 = 4,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.38/23,017.50 = 4,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.38x = 23,017.50 × 4,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.38x = 114,113,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,113,744.66/15,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.91

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