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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.63, 23,045.41 and 4,834.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.63, 23,045.41 and 4,834.57 is: 7,251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.63 : 23,045.41 = 4,834.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.63/23,045.41 = 4,834.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.63x = 23,045.41 × 4,834.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.63x = 111,414,647.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,414,647.82/15,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.84

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