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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.35, 23,049.82 and 4,836.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.35, 23,049.82 and 4,836.17 is: 7,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.35 : 23,049.82 = 4,836.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.35/23,049.82 = 4,836.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.35x = 23,049.82 × 4,836.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.35x = 111,472,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,472,847.99/15,366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.35

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