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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.45, 23,138.79 and 4,897.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.45, 23,138.79 and 4,897.48 is: 7,344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.45 : 23,138.79 = 4,897.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.45/23,138.79 = 4,897.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.45x = 23,138.79 × 4,897.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.45x = 113,321,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,321,761.25/15,430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,344.03

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