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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.22, 23,247.37 and 4,964.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.22, 23,247.37 and 4,964.59 is: 7,447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.22 : 23,247.37 = 4,964.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.22/23,247.37 = 4,964.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.22x = 23,247.37 × 4,964.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.22x = 115,413,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,413,695.89/15,497.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,447.38

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