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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.31, 22,987.97 and 4,937.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.31, 22,987.97 and 4,937.06 is: 7,405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.31 : 22,987.97 = 4,937.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.31/22,987.97 = 4,937.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.31x = 22,987.97 × 4,937.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.31x = 113,492,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,492,987.17/15,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.59

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