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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.20, 23,257.44 and 4,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.20, 23,257.44 and 4,975.25 is: 7,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.20 : 23,257.44 = 4,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.20/23,257.44 = 4,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.20x = 23,257.44 × 4,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.20x = 115,711,462.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,711,462.07/15,505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.75

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