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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.39, 23,036.09 and 4,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.39, 23,036.09 and 4,827.36 is: 7,241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.39 : 23,036.09 = 4,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.39/23,036.09 = 4,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.39x = 23,036.09 × 4,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.39x = 111,203,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,203,475.29/15,357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.04

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