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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.26, 23,032.62 and 4,967.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.26, 23,032.62 and 4,967.01 is: 7,450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.26 : 23,032.62 = 4,967.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.26/23,032.62 = 4,967.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.26x = 23,032.62 × 4,967.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.26x = 114,403,253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,403,253.87/15,355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.43

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