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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.16, 23,285.10 and 4,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.16, 23,285.10 and 4,996.24 is: 7,492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.16 : 23,285.10 = 4,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.16/23,285.10 = 4,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.16x = 23,285.10 × 4,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.16x = 116,337,908.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,337,908.55/15,528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.06

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