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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,353.98, 23,030.28 and 4,823.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,353.98, 23,030.28 and 4,823.74 is: 7,235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,353.98 : 23,030.28 = 4,823.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,353.98/23,030.28 = 4,823.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,353.98x = 23,030.28 × 4,823.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,353.98x = 111,092,082.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,092,082.85/15,353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.39

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