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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.17, 23,035.79 and 4,824.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.17, 23,035.79 and 4,824.77 is: 7,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.17 : 23,035.79 = 4,824.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.17/23,035.79 = 4,824.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.17x = 23,035.79 × 4,824.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.17x = 111,142,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,142,285.40/15,355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.10

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