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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.48, 22,904.04 and 4,880.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.48, 22,904.04 and 4,880.88 is: 7,320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.48 : 22,904.04 = 4,880.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.48/22,904.04 = 4,880.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.48x = 22,904.04 × 4,880.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.48x = 111,791,870.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,791,870.76/15,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,320.78

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