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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.83, 23,275.65 and 4,988.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.83, 23,275.65 and 4,988.84 is: 7,479.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.83 : 23,275.65 = 4,988.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.83/23,275.65 = 4,988.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.83x = 23,275.65 × 4,988.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.83x = 116,118,527.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,118,527.00/15,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.54

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