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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.76, 23,293.84 and 4,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.76, 23,293.84 and 4,994.24 is: 7,492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.76 : 23,293.84 = 4,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.76/23,293.84 = 4,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.76x = 23,293.84 × 4,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.76x = 116,335,027.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,335,027.48/15,527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.07

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