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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.48, 23,063.85 and 4,985.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.48, 23,063.85 and 4,985.23 is: 7,479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.48 : 23,063.85 = 4,985.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.48/23,063.85 = 4,985.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.48x = 23,063.85 × 4,985.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.48x = 114,978,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,978,596.94/15,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.02

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