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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.80, 23,073.54 and 4,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.80, 23,073.54 and 4,995 is: 7,490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.80 : 23,073.54 = 4,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.80/23,073.54 = 4,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.80x = 23,073.54 × 4,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.80x = 115,252,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,252,332.30/15,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.82

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