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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.58, 23,289.45 and 4,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.58, 23,289.45 and 4,996.59 is: 7,493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.58 : 23,289.45 = 4,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.58/23,289.45 = 4,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.58x = 23,289.45 × 4,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.58x = 116,367,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,367,857.91/15,528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.78

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