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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.65, 23,282.85 and 4,994.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.65, 23,282.85 and 4,994.73 is: 7,489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.65 : 23,282.85 = 4,994.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.65/23,282.85 = 4,994.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.65x = 23,282.85 × 4,994.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.65x = 116,291,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,291,549.38/15,526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.80

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