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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.48, 23,065.36 and 4,986.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.48, 23,065.36 and 4,986.24 is: 7,480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.48 : 23,065.36 = 4,986.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.48/23,065.36 = 4,986.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.48x = 23,065.36 × 4,986.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.48x = 115,009,420.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,009,420.65/15,374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,480.54

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