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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.76, 22,908.78 and 4,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.76, 22,908.78 and 4,884.60 is: 7,326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.76 : 22,908.78 = 4,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.76/22,908.78 = 4,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.76x = 22,908.78 × 4,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.76x = 111,900,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,900,226.79/15,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,326.78

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