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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.27, 23,044.77 and 4,975.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.27, 23,044.77 and 4,975.02 is: 7,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.27 : 23,044.77 = 4,975.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.27/23,044.77 = 4,975.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.27x = 23,044.77 × 4,975.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.27x = 114,648,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,648,191.65/15,363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.49

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