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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.81, 23,044.91 and 4,974.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.81, 23,044.91 and 4,974.75 is: 7,461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.81 : 23,044.91 = 4,974.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.81/23,044.91 = 4,974.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.81x = 23,044.91 × 4,974.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.81x = 114,642,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,642,641.15/15,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.86

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