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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.89, 23,265.18 and 4,975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.89, 23,265.18 and 4,975.46 is: 7,464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.89 : 23,265.18 = 4,975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.89/23,265.18 = 4,975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.89x = 23,265.18 × 4,975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.89x = 115,754,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,754,856.16/15,507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.26

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