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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.73, 23,272.98 and 4,983.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.73, 23,272.98 and 4,983.68 is: 7,476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.73 : 23,272.98 = 4,983.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.73/23,272.98 = 4,983.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.73x = 23,272.98 × 4,983.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.73x = 115,984,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,984,968.60/15,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.76

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