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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.44, 23,066.52 and 4,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.44, 23,066.52 and 4,992.40 is: 7,485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.44 : 23,066.52 = 4,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.44/23,066.52 = 4,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.44x = 23,066.52 × 4,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.44x = 115,157,294.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,157,294.45/15,383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,485.80

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