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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.20, 23,251.80 and 4,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.20, 23,251.80 and 4,971.20 is: 7,456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.20 : 23,251.80 = 4,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.20/23,251.80 = 4,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.20x = 23,251.80 × 4,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.20x = 115,589,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,589,348.16/15,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.80

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