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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.75, 23,059.14 and 4,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.75, 23,059.14 and 4,984.50 is: 7,476.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.75 : 23,059.14 = 4,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.75/23,059.14 = 4,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.75x = 23,059.14 × 4,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.75x = 114,938,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,938,283.33/15,372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.75

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