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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.30, 23,282.28 and 4,994.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.30, 23,282.28 and 4,994.36 is: 7,489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.30 : 23,282.28 = 4,994.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.30/23,282.28 = 4,994.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.30x = 23,282.28 × 4,994.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.30x = 116,280,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,280,087.94/15,526.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.23

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