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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.95, 23,264.50 and 4,980.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.95, 23,264.50 and 4,980.14 is: 7,469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.95 : 23,264.50 = 4,980.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.95/23,264.50 = 4,980.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.95x = 23,264.50 × 4,980.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.95x = 115,860,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,860,467.03/15,510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.59

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