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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.76, 23,070.83 and 4,989.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.76, 23,070.83 and 4,989.51 is: 7,485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.76 : 23,070.83 = 4,989.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.76/23,070.83 = 4,989.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.76x = 23,070.83 × 4,989.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.76x = 115,112,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,112,112.05/15,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,485.62

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