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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.58, 23,247.27 and 4,968.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.58, 23,247.27 and 4,968.34 is: 7,452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.58 : 23,247.27 = 4,968.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.58/23,247.27 = 4,968.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.58x = 23,247.27 × 4,968.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.58x = 115,500,341.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,500,341.43/15,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,452.32

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