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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.58, 23,245.77 and 4,967.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.58, 23,245.77 and 4,967.34 is: 7,450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.58 : 23,245.77 = 4,967.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.58/23,245.77 = 4,967.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.58x = 23,245.77 × 4,967.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.58x = 115,469,643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,469,643.15/15,497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.82

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