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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.82, 23,084.90 and 4,859.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.82, 23,084.90 and 4,859.12 is: 7,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.82 : 23,084.90 = 4,859.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.82/23,084.90 = 4,859.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.82x = 23,084.90 × 4,859.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.82x = 112,172,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,172,350.93/15,388.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.21

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