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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.53, 23,073.77 and 4,994.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.53, 23,073.77 and 4,994.25 is: 7,491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.53 : 23,073.77 = 4,994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.53/23,073.77 = 4,994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.53x = 23,073.77 × 4,994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.53x = 115,236,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,236,150.85/15,382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.37

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