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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.97, 23,266.02 and 4,980.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.97, 23,266.02 and 4,980.91 is: 7,471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.97 : 23,266.02 = 4,980.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.97/23,266.02 = 4,980.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.97x = 23,266.02 × 4,980.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.97x = 115,885,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,885,951.68/15,510.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,471.23

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