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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,381.20, 23,069.88 and 4,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,381.20, 23,069.88 and 4,992.08 is: 7,487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,381.20 : 23,069.88 = 4,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,381.20/23,069.88 = 4,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,381.20x = 23,069.88 × 4,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,381.20x = 115,166,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,166,686.55/15,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.50

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