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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.98, 23,078.07 and 4,994.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.98, 23,078.07 and 4,994.73 is: 7,493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.98 : 23,078.07 = 4,994.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.98/23,078.07 = 4,994.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.98x = 23,078.07 × 4,994.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.98x = 115,268,728.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,268,728.57/15,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.26

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