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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.35, 23,046.82 and 4,834.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.35, 23,046.82 and 4,834.17 is: 7,251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.35 : 23,046.82 = 4,834.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.35/23,046.82 = 4,834.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.35x = 23,046.82 × 4,834.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.35x = 111,412,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,412,233.75/15,364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.35

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