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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.27, 23,114.99 and 4,877.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.27, 23,114.99 and 4,877.47 is: 7,317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.27 : 23,114.99 = 4,877.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.27/23,114.99 = 4,877.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.27x = 23,114.99 × 4,877.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.27x = 112,742,670.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,742,670.28/15,407.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,317.50

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