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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.48, 23,066.86 and 4,987.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.48, 23,066.86 and 4,987.24 is: 7,482.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.48 : 23,066.86 = 4,987.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.48/23,066.86 = 4,987.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.48x = 23,066.86 × 4,987.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.48x = 115,039,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,039,966.87/15,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,482.04

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