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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.48, 23,062.35 and 4,984.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.48, 23,062.35 and 4,984.23 is: 7,477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.48 : 23,062.35 = 4,984.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.48/23,062.35 = 4,984.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.48x = 23,062.35 × 4,984.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.48x = 114,948,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,948,056.74/15,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,477.52

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