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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.16, 23,058.78 and 4,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.16, 23,058.78 and 4,984 is: 7,476.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.16 : 23,058.78 = 4,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.16/23,058.78 = 4,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.16x = 23,058.78 × 4,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.16x = 114,924,959.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,924,959.52/15,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.18

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