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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.64, 23,270.64 and 4,980.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.64, 23,270.64 and 4,980.21 is: 7,470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.64 : 23,270.64 = 4,980.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.64/23,270.64 = 4,980.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.64x = 23,270.64 × 4,980.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.64x = 115,892,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,892,674.03/15,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.85

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