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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.88, 23,256.18 and 4,969.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.88, 23,256.18 and 4,969.45 is: 7,455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.88 : 23,256.18 = 4,969.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.88/23,256.18 = 4,969.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.88x = 23,256.18 × 4,969.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.88x = 115,570,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,570,452.77/15,501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,455.25

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