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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.26, 23,035.62 and 4,969.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.26, 23,035.62 and 4,969.02 is: 7,453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.26 : 23,035.62 = 4,969.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.26/23,035.62 = 4,969.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.26x = 23,035.62 × 4,969.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.26x = 114,464,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,464,456.49/15,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,453.44

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