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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.31, 23,045.63 and 4,973.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.31, 23,045.63 and 4,973.06 is: 7,460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.31 : 23,045.63 = 4,973.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.31/23,045.63 = 4,973.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.31x = 23,045.63 × 4,973.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.31x = 114,607,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,607,333.48/15,361.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.78

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