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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.03, 23,059.78 and 4,981.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.03, 23,059.78 and 4,981.97 is: 7,474.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.03 : 23,059.78 = 4,981.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.03/23,059.78 = 4,981.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.03x = 23,059.78 × 4,981.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.03x = 114,883,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,883,118.91/15,371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.00

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