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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.14, 23,042.40 and 4,973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.14, 23,042.40 and 4,973.08 is: 7,459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.14 : 23,042.40 = 4,973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.14/23,042.40 = 4,973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.14x = 23,042.40 × 4,973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.14x = 114,591,698.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,591,698.59/15,362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,459.36

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