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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529, 23,295.69 and 4,995.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529, 23,295.69 and 4,995.49 is: 7,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529 : 23,295.69 = 4,995.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529/23,295.69 = 4,995.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529x = 23,295.69 × 4,995.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529x = 116,373,386.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,373,386.44/15,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.94

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