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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.14, 23,282.73 and 4,995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.14, 23,282.73 and 4,995.90 is: 7,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.14 : 23,282.73 = 4,995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.14/23,282.73 = 4,995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.14x = 23,282.73 × 4,995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.14x = 116,318,190.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,318,190.81/15,529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.32

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