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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.27, 23,041.98 and 4,831.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.27, 23,041.98 and 4,831.94 is: 7,248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.27 : 23,041.98 = 4,831.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.27/23,041.98 = 4,831.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.27x = 23,041.98 × 4,831.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.27x = 111,337,436.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,337,436.04/15,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.88

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