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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,508.41, 23,260.42 and 4,977.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,508.41, 23,260.42 and 4,977.07 is: 7,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508.41 : 23,260.42 = 4,977.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508.41/23,260.42 = 4,977.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508.41x = 23,260.42 × 4,977.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508.41x = 115,768,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,768,713.68/15,508.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.90

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