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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.81, 23,032.22 and 4,967.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.81, 23,032.22 and 4,967.37 is: 7,451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.81 : 23,032.22 = 4,967.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.81/23,032.22 = 4,967.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.81x = 23,032.22 × 4,967.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.81x = 114,409,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,409,533.82/15,354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,451.06

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