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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.44, 23,138.97 and 4,896.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.44, 23,138.97 and 4,896.25 is: 7,344.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.44 : 23,138.97 = 4,896.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.44/23,138.97 = 4,896.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.44x = 23,138.97 × 4,896.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.44x = 113,294,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,294,181.86/15,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,344.63

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