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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.30, 23,254.56 and 4,825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.30, 23,254.56 and 4,825.14 is: 7,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.30 : 23,254.56 = 4,825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.30/23,254.56 = 4,825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.30x = 23,254.56 × 4,825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.30x = 112,206,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,206,507.64/15,501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.52

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