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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.33, 23,286.96 and 4,997.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.33, 23,286.96 and 4,997.93 is: 7,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.33 : 23,286.96 = 4,997.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.33/23,286.96 = 4,997.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.33x = 23,286.96 × 4,997.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.33x = 116,386,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,386,479.56/15,528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.11

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