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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.48, 23,043.99 and 4,832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.48, 23,043.99 and 4,832.28 is: 7,248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.48 : 23,043.99 = 4,832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.48/23,043.99 = 4,832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.48x = 23,043.99 × 4,832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.48x = 111,355,012.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,355,012.00/15,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.51

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