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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.76, 23,052.84 and 4,980.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.76, 23,052.84 and 4,980.54 is: 7,470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.76 : 23,052.84 = 4,980.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.76/23,052.84 = 4,980.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.76x = 23,052.84 × 4,980.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.76x = 114,815,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,815,591.73/15,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.71

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