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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.46, 23,061.62 and 4,845.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.46, 23,061.62 and 4,845.36 is: 7,268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.46 : 23,061.62 = 4,845.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.46/23,061.62 = 4,845.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.46x = 23,061.62 × 4,845.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.46x = 111,741,851.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,741,851.08/15,374.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.02

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