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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.56, 23,063.58 and 4,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.56, 23,063.58 and 4,984.50 is: 7,477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.56 : 23,063.58 = 4,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.56/23,063.58 = 4,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.56x = 23,063.58 × 4,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.56x = 114,960,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,960,414.51/15,373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,477.80

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