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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.87, 23,042.79 and 4,832.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.87, 23,042.79 and 4,832.82 is: 7,249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.87 : 23,042.79 = 4,832.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.87/23,042.79 = 4,832.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.87x = 23,042.79 × 4,832.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.87x = 111,361,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,361,656.37/15,361.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.23

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