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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.93, 23,138.98 and 4,752.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.93, 23,138.98 and 4,752.17 is: 7,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.93 : 23,138.98 = 4,752.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.93/23,138.98 = 4,752.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.93x = 23,138.98 × 4,752.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.93x = 109,960,239.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,960,239.01/15,425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.27

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