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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.13, 23,265.84 and 4,976.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.13, 23,265.84 and 4,976.67 is: 7,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.13 : 23,265.84 = 4,976.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.13/23,265.84 = 4,976.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.13x = 23,265.84 × 4,976.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.13x = 115,786,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,786,495.20/15,509.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.70

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