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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.24, 23,056.92 and 4,984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.24, 23,056.92 and 4,984.08 is: 7,475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.24 : 23,056.92 = 4,984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.24/23,056.92 = 4,984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.24x = 23,056.92 × 4,984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.24x = 114,917,533.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,917,533.83/15,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.65

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