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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.06, 23,042.25 and 4,970.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.06, 23,042.25 and 4,970.81 is: 7,457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.06 : 23,042.25 = 4,970.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.06/23,042.25 = 4,970.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.06x = 23,042.25 × 4,970.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.06x = 114,538,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,538,704.33/15,359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,457.40

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