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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.33, 23,146.30 and 4,901.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.33, 23,146.30 and 4,901.19 is: 7,352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.33 : 23,146.30 = 4,901.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.33/23,146.30 = 4,901.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.33x = 23,146.30 × 4,901.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.33x = 113,444,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,444,414.10/15,430.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.04

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