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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.91, 23,283.23 and 4,994.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.91, 23,283.23 and 4,994.99 is: 7,490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.91 : 23,283.23 = 4,994.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.91/23,283.23 = 4,994.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.91x = 23,283.23 × 4,994.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.91x = 116,299,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,299,501.02/15,526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.19

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