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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.72, 22,902.24 and 4,876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.72, 22,902.24 and 4,876.16 is: 7,314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.72 : 22,902.24 = 4,876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.72/22,902.24 = 4,876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.72x = 22,902.24 × 4,876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.72x = 111,674,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,674,986.60/15,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.93

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