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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.53, 23,060.54 and 4,982.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.53, 23,060.54 and 4,982.47 is: 7,474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.53 : 23,060.54 = 4,982.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.53/23,060.54 = 4,982.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.53x = 23,060.54 × 4,982.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.53x = 114,898,423.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,898,423.82/15,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.76

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