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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.82, 23,066.78 and 4,848.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.82, 23,066.78 and 4,848.83 is: 7,273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.82 : 23,066.78 = 4,848.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.82/23,066.78 = 4,848.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.82x = 23,066.78 × 4,848.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.82x = 111,846,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,846,841.79/15,377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.26

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