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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,386.76, 23,084.37 and 4,998.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,386.76, 23,084.37 and 4,998.51 is: 7,499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,386.76 : 23,084.37 = 4,998.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,386.76/23,084.37 = 4,998.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,386.76x = 23,084.37 × 4,998.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,386.76x = 115,387,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,387,454.29/15,386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,499.14

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