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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.40, 23,038.52 and 4,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.40, 23,038.52 and 4,974.80 is: 7,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.40 : 23,038.52 = 4,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.40/23,038.52 = 4,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.40x = 23,038.52 × 4,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.40x = 114,612,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,612,029.30/15,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,457.64

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