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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.76, 22,904.36 and 4,880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.76, 22,904.36 and 4,880.52 is: 7,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.76 : 22,904.36 = 4,880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.76/22,904.36 = 4,880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.76x = 22,904.36 × 4,880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.76x = 111,785,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,785,187.07/15,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.17

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