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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,351.25, 23,030.66 and 4,963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,351.25, 23,030.66 and 4,963 is: 7,445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,351.25 : 23,030.66 = 4,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,351.25/23,030.66 = 4,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,351.25x = 23,030.66 × 4,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,351.25x = 114,301,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,301,165.58/15,351.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,445.72

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