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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.70, 22,902.48 and 4,876.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.70, 22,902.48 and 4,876.02 is: 7,314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.70 : 22,902.48 = 4,876.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.70/22,902.48 = 4,876.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.70x = 22,902.48 × 4,876.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.70x = 111,672,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,672,950.53/15,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.81

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