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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.04, 23,256.72 and 4,976.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.04, 23,256.72 and 4,976.06 is: 7,460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.04 : 23,256.72 = 4,976.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.04/23,256.72 = 4,976.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.04x = 23,256.72 × 4,976.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.04x = 115,726,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,726,717.84/15,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.44

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