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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.54, 23,279.66 and 4,992.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.54, 23,279.66 and 4,992.62 is: 7,486.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.54 : 23,279.66 = 4,992.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.54/23,279.66 = 4,992.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.54x = 23,279.66 × 4,992.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.54x = 116,226,379.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,226,379.71/15,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.62

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