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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.75, 23,041.91 and 4,970.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.75, 23,041.91 and 4,970.50 is: 7,456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.75 : 23,041.91 = 4,970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.75/23,041.91 = 4,970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.75x = 23,041.91 × 4,970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.75x = 114,529,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,529,813.66/15,358.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.97

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