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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.31, 23,282.28 and 4,994.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.31, 23,282.28 and 4,994.37 is: 7,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.31 : 23,282.28 = 4,994.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.31/23,282.28 = 4,994.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.31x = 23,282.28 × 4,994.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.31x = 116,280,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,280,320.76/15,526.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.25

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