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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.29, 23,257.08 and 4,976.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.29, 23,257.08 and 4,976.31 is: 7,460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.29 : 23,257.08 = 4,976.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.29/23,257.08 = 4,976.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.29x = 23,257.08 × 4,976.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.29x = 115,734,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,734,439.77/15,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.82

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