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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.73, 23,274.48 and 4,984.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.73, 23,274.48 and 4,984.68 is: 7,478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.73 : 23,274.48 = 4,984.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.73/23,274.48 = 4,984.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.73x = 23,274.48 × 4,984.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.73x = 116,015,834.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,015,834.97/15,513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,478.27

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