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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.76, 22,904.70 and 4,879.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.76, 22,904.70 and 4,879.72 is: 7,319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.76 : 22,904.70 = 4,879.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.76/22,904.70 = 4,879.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.76x = 22,904.70 × 4,879.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.76x = 111,768,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,768,522.68/15,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,319.12

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