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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,387.38, 23,083.29 and 4,853.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,387.38, 23,083.29 and 4,853.82 is: 7,281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,387.38 : 23,083.29 = 4,853.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,387.38/23,083.29 = 4,853.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,387.38x = 23,083.29 × 4,853.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,387.38x = 112,042,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,042,134.67/15,387.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.43

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