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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.25, 23,029.16 and 4,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.25, 23,029.16 and 4,962 is: 7,444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.25 : 23,029.16 = 4,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.25/23,029.16 = 4,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.25x = 23,029.16 × 4,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.25x = 114,270,667.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,270,667.11/15,350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.22

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