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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.53, 23,144.12 and 4,899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.53, 23,144.12 and 4,899.27 is: 7,348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.53 : 23,144.12 = 4,899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.53/23,144.12 = 4,899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.53x = 23,144.12 × 4,899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.53x = 113,389,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,389,218.25/15,429.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.85

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