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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.96, 23,268.99 and 4,983.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.96, 23,268.99 and 4,983.15 is: 7,474.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.96 : 23,268.99 = 4,983.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.96/23,268.99 = 4,983.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.96x = 23,268.99 × 4,983.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.96x = 115,952,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,952,867.52/15,513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.10

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