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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.58, 23,251.80 and 4,971.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.58, 23,251.80 and 4,971.34 is: 7,456.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.58 : 23,251.80 = 4,971.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.58/23,251.80 = 4,971.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.58x = 23,251.80 × 4,971.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.58x = 115,592,603.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,592,603.41/15,501.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.83

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