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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.38, 23,225.38 and 4,955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.38, 23,225.38 and 4,955.41 is: 7,433.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.38 : 23,225.38 = 4,955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.38/23,225.38 = 4,955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.38x = 23,225.38 × 4,955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.38x = 115,091,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,091,209.85/15,483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.21

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