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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.07, 23,037.74 and 4,967.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.07, 23,037.74 and 4,967.82 is: 7,452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.07 : 23,037.74 = 4,967.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.07/23,037.74 = 4,967.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.07x = 23,037.74 × 4,967.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.07x = 114,447,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,447,320.69/15,356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,452.90

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