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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.14, 23,039.40 and 4,971.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.14, 23,039.40 and 4,971.08 is: 7,456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.14 : 23,039.40 = 4,971.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.14/23,039.40 = 4,971.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.14x = 23,039.40 × 4,971.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.14x = 114,530,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,530,700.55/15,360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.36

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