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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.46, 23,249.88 and 4,966.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.46, 23,249.88 and 4,966.02 is: 7,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.46 : 23,249.88 = 4,966.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.46/23,249.88 = 4,966.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.46x = 23,249.88 × 4,966.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.46x = 115,459,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,459,272.58/15,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.73

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