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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.83, 23,250.44 and 4,966.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.83, 23,250.44 and 4,966.39 is: 7,450.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.83 : 23,250.44 = 4,966.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.83/23,250.44 = 4,966.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.83x = 23,250.44 × 4,966.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.83x = 115,470,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,470,780.22/15,498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.29

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