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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.18, 23,057.34 and 4,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.18, 23,057.34 and 4,982.50 is: 7,472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.18 : 23,057.34 = 4,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.18/23,057.34 = 4,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.18x = 23,057.34 × 4,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.18x = 114,883,196.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,883,196.55/15,373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.96

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