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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.02, 23,250.06 and 4,966.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.02, 23,250.06 and 4,966.38 is: 7,450.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.02 : 23,250.06 = 4,966.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.02/23,250.06 = 4,966.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.02x = 23,250.06 × 4,966.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.02x = 115,468,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,468,632.98/15,499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.06

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