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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.98, 23,293.52 and 4,999.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.98, 23,293.52 and 4,999.77 is: 7,500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.98 : 23,293.52 = 4,999.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.98/23,293.52 = 4,999.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.98x = 23,293.52 × 4,999.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.98x = 116,462,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,462,217.49/15,526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.64

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