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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.05, 23,016.02 and 4,959.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.05, 23,016.02 and 4,959.45 is: 7,436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.05 : 23,016.02 = 4,959.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.05/23,016.02 = 4,959.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.05x = 23,016.02 × 4,959.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.05x = 114,146,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,146,775.59/15,349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.73

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