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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.17, 23,252.22 and 4,973.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.17, 23,252.22 and 4,973.01 is: 7,457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.17 : 23,252.22 = 4,973.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.17/23,252.22 = 4,973.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.17x = 23,252.22 × 4,973.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.17x = 115,633,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,633,522.58/15,505.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,457.74

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