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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.89, 23,241.86 and 4,967.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.89, 23,241.86 and 4,967.01 is: 7,449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.89 : 23,241.86 = 4,967.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.89/23,241.86 = 4,967.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.89x = 23,241.86 × 4,967.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.89x = 115,442,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,442,551.04/15,495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.88

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