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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.57, 23,248.54 and 4,965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.57, 23,248.54 and 4,965.12 is: 7,448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.57 : 23,248.54 = 4,965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.57/23,248.54 = 4,965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.57x = 23,248.54 × 4,965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.57x = 115,431,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,431,891.72/15,497.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,448.39

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