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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.51, 23,067.45 and 4,987.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.51, 23,067.45 and 4,987.26 is: 7,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.51 : 23,067.45 = 4,987.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.51/23,067.45 = 4,987.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.51x = 23,067.45 × 4,987.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.51x = 115,043,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,043,370.69/15,375.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,482.25

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