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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.26, 23,055.09 and 4,982.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.26, 23,055.09 and 4,982.04 is: 7,472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.26 : 23,055.09 = 4,982.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.26/23,055.09 = 4,982.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.26x = 23,055.09 × 4,982.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.26x = 114,861,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,861,380.58/15,370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.96

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