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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.77, 23,047.02 and 4,976.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.77, 23,047.02 and 4,976.52 is: 7,464.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.77 : 23,047.02 = 4,976.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.77/23,047.02 = 4,976.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.77x = 23,047.02 × 4,976.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.77x = 114,693,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,693,955.97/15,364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.74

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