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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.79, 23,261.75 and 4,834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.79, 23,261.75 and 4,834.28 is: 7,251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.79 : 23,261.75 = 4,834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.79/23,261.75 = 4,834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.79x = 23,261.75 × 4,834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.79x = 112,453,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,453,812.79/15,507.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.44

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