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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.44, 23,041.02 and 4,971.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.44, 23,041.02 and 4,971.24 is: 7,457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.44 : 23,041.02 = 4,971.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.44/23,041.02 = 4,971.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.44x = 23,041.02 × 4,971.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.44x = 114,542,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,542,440.26/15,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,457.95

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