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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.08, 23,286.66 and 4,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.08, 23,286.66 and 4,997.68 is: 7,494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.08 : 23,286.66 = 4,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.08/23,286.66 = 4,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.08x = 23,286.66 × 4,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.08x = 116,379,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,379,274.95/15,528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.76

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