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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.49, 23,064.43 and 4,988.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.49, 23,064.43 and 4,988.24 is: 7,482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.49 : 23,064.43 = 4,988.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.49/23,064.43 = 4,988.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.49x = 23,064.43 × 4,988.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.49x = 115,050,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,050,912.30/15,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,482.26

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