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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.70, 23,292.90 and 4,998.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.70, 23,292.90 and 4,998.78 is: 7,498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.70 : 23,292.90 = 4,998.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.70/23,292.90 = 4,998.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.70x = 23,292.90 × 4,998.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.70x = 116,436,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,436,082.66/15,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.60

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