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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.44, 23,039.52 and 4,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.44, 23,039.52 and 4,970.24 is: 7,456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.44 : 23,039.52 = 4,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.44/23,039.52 = 4,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.44x = 23,039.52 × 4,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.44x = 114,511,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,511,943.88/15,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.45

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