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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.79, 23,075.68 and 4,854.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.79, 23,075.68 and 4,854.87 is: 7,282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.79 : 23,075.68 = 4,854.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.79/23,075.68 = 4,854.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.79x = 23,075.68 × 4,854.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.79x = 112,029,466.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,029,466.79/15,383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.31

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