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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.26, 22,908.66 and 4,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.26, 22,908.66 and 4,884 is: 7,326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.26 : 22,908.66 = 4,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.26/22,908.66 = 4,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.26x = 22,908.66 × 4,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.26x = 111,885,895.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,885,895.44/15,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,326.09

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