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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.74, 23,226.90 and 4,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.74, 23,226.90 and 4,955.30 is: 7,433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.74 : 23,226.90 = 4,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.74/23,226.90 = 4,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.74x = 23,226.90 × 4,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.74x = 115,096,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,096,257.57/15,483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.36

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