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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.54, 23,255.96 and 4,975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.54, 23,255.96 and 4,975.56 is: 7,459.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.54 : 23,255.96 = 4,975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.54/23,255.96 = 4,975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.54x = 23,255.96 × 4,975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.54x = 115,711,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,711,308.06/15,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,459.69

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