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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.30, 23,288.28 and 4,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.30, 23,288.28 and 4,998.36 is: 7,495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.30 : 23,288.28 = 4,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.30/23,288.28 = 4,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.30x = 23,288.28 × 4,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.30x = 116,403,207.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,403,207.22/15,530.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.23

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