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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.74, 23,044.38 and 4,832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.74, 23,044.38 and 4,832.56 is: 7,248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.74 : 23,044.38 = 4,832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.74/23,044.38 = 4,832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.74x = 23,044.38 × 4,832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.74x = 111,363,349.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,363,349.01/15,362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.92

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