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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.07, 23,048.25 and 4,974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.07, 23,048.25 and 4,974.82 is: 7,463.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.07 : 23,048.25 = 4,974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.07/23,048.25 = 4,974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.07x = 23,048.25 × 4,974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.07x = 114,660,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,660,895.07/15,363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.41

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