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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.72, 23,047.74 and 4,971.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.72, 23,047.74 and 4,971.96 is: 7,458.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.72 : 23,047.74 = 4,971.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.72/23,047.74 = 4,971.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.72x = 23,047.74 × 4,971.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.72x = 114,592,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,592,441.37/15,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,458.64

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