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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.51, 22,904.33 and 4,879.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.51, 22,904.33 and 4,879.47 is: 7,318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.51 : 22,904.33 = 4,879.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.51/22,904.33 = 4,879.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.51x = 22,904.33 × 4,879.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.51x = 111,760,966.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,760,966.71/15,270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,318.74

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