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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.55, 23,072.85 and 4,852.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.55, 23,072.85 and 4,852.41 is: 7,276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.55 : 23,072.85 = 4,852.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.55/23,072.85 = 4,852.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.55x = 23,072.85 × 4,852.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.55x = 111,958,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,958,841.55/15,385.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.88

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