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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.11, 23,241.72 and 4,966.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.11, 23,241.72 and 4,966.04 is: 7,445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.11 : 23,241.72 = 4,966.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.11/23,241.72 = 4,966.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.11x = 23,241.72 × 4,966.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.11x = 115,419,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,419,311.19/15,502.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,445.39

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