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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.35, 23,048.32 and 4,835.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.35, 23,048.32 and 4,835.17 is: 7,252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.35 : 23,048.32 = 4,835.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.35/23,048.32 = 4,835.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.35x = 23,048.32 × 4,835.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.35x = 111,442,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,442,545.41/15,365.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,252.85

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