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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.44, 23,084.89 and 4,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.44, 23,084.89 and 4,854.90 is: 7,283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.44 : 23,084.89 = 4,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.44/23,084.89 = 4,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.44x = 23,084.89 × 4,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.44x = 112,074,832.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,074,832.46/15,388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.05

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