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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.48, 23,049.72 and 4,979.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.48, 23,049.72 and 4,979.04 is: 7,468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.48 : 23,049.72 = 4,979.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.48/23,049.72 = 4,979.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.48x = 23,049.72 × 4,979.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.48x = 114,765,477.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,765,477.87/15,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.56

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