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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.28, 23,060.16 and 4,982.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.28, 23,060.16 and 4,982.22 is: 7,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.28 : 23,060.16 = 4,982.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.28/23,060.16 = 4,982.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.28x = 23,060.16 × 4,982.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.28x = 114,890,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,890,777.90/15,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.38

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