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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,455.95, 23,183.68 and 4,925.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,455.95, 23,183.68 and 4,925.83 is: 7,388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,455.95 : 23,183.68 = 4,925.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,455.95/23,183.68 = 4,925.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,455.95x = 23,183.68 × 4,925.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,455.95x = 114,198,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,198,866.45/15,455.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.67

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