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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.47, 23,272.61 and 4,983.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.47, 23,272.61 and 4,983.43 is: 7,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.47 : 23,272.61 = 4,983.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.47/23,272.61 = 4,983.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.47x = 23,272.61 × 4,983.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.47x = 115,977,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,977,281.57/15,512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.39

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