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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.99, 23,284.81 and 4,996.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.99, 23,284.81 and 4,996.05 is: 7,491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.99 : 23,284.81 = 4,996.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.99/23,284.81 = 4,996.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.99x = 23,284.81 × 4,996.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.99x = 116,332,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,332,075.00/15,527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.77

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