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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.56, 23,050.50 and 4,976.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.56, 23,050.50 and 4,976.31 is: 7,465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.56 : 23,050.50 = 4,976.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.56/23,050.50 = 4,976.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.56x = 23,050.50 × 4,976.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.56x = 114,706,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,706,433.66/15,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.65

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