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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.98, 23,056.47 and 4,983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.98, 23,056.47 and 4,983.54 is: 7,475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.98 : 23,056.47 = 4,983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.98/23,056.47 = 4,983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.98x = 23,056.47 × 4,983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.98x = 114,902,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,902,840.50/15,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.31

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