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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.33, 23,119.58 and 4,884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.33, 23,119.58 and 4,884.28 is: 7,327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.33 : 23,119.58 = 4,884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.33/23,119.58 = 4,884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.33x = 23,119.58 × 4,884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.33x = 112,922,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,922,502.20/15,411.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.24

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