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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.82, 23,047.88 and 4,974.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.82, 23,047.88 and 4,974.57 is: 7,463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.82 : 23,047.88 = 4,974.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.82/23,047.88 = 4,974.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.82x = 23,047.88 × 4,974.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.82x = 114,653,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,653,267.54/15,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.04

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