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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,384.47, 23,076.71 and 4,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,384.47, 23,076.71 and 4,996.22 is: 7,494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,384.47 : 23,076.71 = 4,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,384.47/23,076.71 = 4,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,384.47x = 23,076.71 × 4,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,384.47x = 115,296,320.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,296,320.04/15,384.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.33

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