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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,613.55, 23,416.97 and 4,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,613.55, 23,416.97 and 4,940.76 is: 7,410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,613.55 : 23,416.97 = 4,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,613.55/23,416.97 = 4,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,613.55x = 23,416.97 × 4,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,613.55x = 115,697,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,697,523.96/15,613.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.07

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