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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.52, 23,056.74 and 4,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.52, 23,056.74 and 4,983 is: 7,474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.52 : 23,056.74 = 4,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.52/23,056.74 = 4,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.52x = 23,056.74 × 4,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.52x = 114,891,735.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,891,735.42/15,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.32

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