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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,508.51, 23,264.36 and 4,975.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,508.51, 23,264.36 and 4,975.93 is: 7,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508.51 : 23,264.36 = 4,975.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508.51/23,264.36 = 4,975.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508.51x = 23,264.36 × 4,975.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508.51x = 115,761,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,761,826.85/15,508.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.41

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