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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.70, 22,899.24 and 4,877.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.70, 22,899.24 and 4,877.64 is: 7,316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.70 : 22,899.24 = 4,877.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.70/22,899.24 = 4,877.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.70x = 22,899.24 × 4,877.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.70x = 111,694,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,694,248.99/15,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,316.20

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