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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.83, 23,272.87 and 4,981.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.83, 23,272.87 and 4,981.35 is: 7,472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.83 : 23,272.87 = 4,981.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.83/23,272.87 = 4,981.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.83x = 23,272.87 × 4,981.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.83x = 115,930,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,930,264.22/15,513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.70

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