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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.43, 23,287.87 and 4,998.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.43, 23,287.87 and 4,998.39 is: 7,496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.43 : 23,287.87 = 4,998.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.43/23,287.87 = 4,998.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.43x = 23,287.87 × 4,998.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.43x = 116,401,844.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,401,844.03/15,527.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,496.53

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