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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.73, 23,237.61 and 4,958.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.73, 23,237.61 and 4,958.09 is: 7,437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.73 : 23,237.61 = 4,958.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.73/23,237.61 = 4,958.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.73x = 23,237.61 × 4,958.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.73x = 115,214,161.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,214,161.76/15,490.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.62

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