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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,437.47, 23,144.96 and 4,904.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,437.47, 23,144.96 and 4,904.03 is: 7,352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,437.47 : 23,144.96 = 4,904.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,437.47/23,144.96 = 4,904.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,437.47x = 23,144.96 × 4,904.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,437.47x = 113,503,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,503,474.72/15,437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.47

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