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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.54, 23,276.67 and 4,990.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.54, 23,276.67 and 4,990.61 is: 7,483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.54 : 23,276.67 = 4,990.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.54/23,276.67 = 4,990.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.54x = 23,276.67 × 4,990.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.54x = 116,164,821.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,164,821.55/15,522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,483.62

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