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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.67, 23,228.55 and 4,952.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.67, 23,228.55 and 4,952.05 is: 7,428.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.67 : 23,228.55 = 4,952.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.67/23,228.55 = 4,952.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.67x = 23,228.55 × 4,952.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.67x = 115,028,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,028,882.96/15,484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.56

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