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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,381.26, 23,076.08 and 4,993.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,381.26, 23,076.08 and 4,993.02 is: 7,490.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,381.26 : 23,076.08 = 4,993.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,381.26/23,076.08 = 4,993.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,381.26x = 23,076.08 × 4,993.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,381.26x = 115,219,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,219,328.96/15,381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.89

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