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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.56, 23,060.76 and 4,982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.56, 23,060.76 and 4,982.68 is: 7,475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.56 : 23,060.76 = 4,982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.56/23,060.76 = 4,982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.56x = 23,060.76 × 4,982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.56x = 114,904,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,904,387.64/15,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.13

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