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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.48, 23,253.12 and 5,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.48, 23,253.12 and 5,111.04 is: 7,668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.48 : 23,253.12 = 5,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.48/23,253.12 = 5,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.48x = 23,253.12 × 5,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.48x = 118,847,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,847,626.44/15,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,668.34

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