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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.27, 23,043.48 and 4,832.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.27, 23,043.48 and 4,832.94 is: 7,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.27 : 23,043.48 = 4,832.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.27/23,043.48 = 4,832.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.27x = 23,043.48 × 4,832.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.27x = 111,367,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,367,756.23/15,360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.38

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