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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.48, 23,046.99 and 4,834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.48, 23,046.99 and 4,834.28 is: 7,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.48 : 23,046.99 = 4,834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.48/23,046.99 = 4,834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.48x = 23,046.99 × 4,834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.48x = 111,415,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,415,602.82/15,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.50

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