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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,384.80, 23,079.48 and 4,853.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,384.80, 23,079.48 and 4,853.71 is: 7,281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,384.80 : 23,079.48 = 4,853.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,384.80/23,079.48 = 4,853.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,384.80x = 23,079.48 × 4,853.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,384.80x = 112,021,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,021,045.17/15,384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.28

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