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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,380.04, 23,055.48 and 4,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,380.04, 23,055.48 and 4,984.50 is: 7,472.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,380.04 : 23,055.48 = 4,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,380.04/23,055.48 = 4,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,380.04x = 23,055.48 × 4,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,380.04x = 114,920,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,920,040.06/15,380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.02

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