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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.56, 23,068.08 and 4,987.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.56, 23,068.08 and 4,987.50 is: 7,482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.56 : 23,068.08 = 4,987.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.56/23,068.08 = 4,987.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.56x = 23,068.08 × 4,987.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.56x = 115,052,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,052,049.00/15,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,482.30

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