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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.08, 23,283.59 and 4,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.08, 23,283.59 and 4,995.68 is: 7,491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.08 : 23,283.59 = 4,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.08/23,283.59 = 4,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.08x = 23,283.59 × 4,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.08x = 116,317,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,317,223.49/15,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.73

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