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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.62, 23,075.65 and 4,854.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.62, 23,075.65 and 4,854.14 is: 7,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.62 : 23,075.65 = 4,854.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.62/23,075.65 = 4,854.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.62x = 23,075.65 × 4,854.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.62x = 112,012,412.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,012,412.91/15,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.75

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