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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.68, 23,077.37 and 4,856.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.68, 23,077.37 and 4,856.06 is: 7,283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.68 : 23,077.37 = 4,856.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.68/23,077.37 = 4,856.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.68x = 23,077.37 × 4,856.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.68x = 112,065,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,065,163.20/15,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.73

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