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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.91, 23,284.73 and 4,995.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.91, 23,284.73 and 4,995.99 is: 7,491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.91 : 23,284.73 = 4,995.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.91/23,284.73 = 4,995.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.91x = 23,284.73 × 4,995.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.91x = 116,330,278.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,330,278.23/15,527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.69

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