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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.20, 22,911.72 and 4,885.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.20, 22,911.72 and 4,885.96 is: 7,329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.20 : 22,911.72 = 4,885.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.20/22,911.72 = 4,885.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.20x = 22,911.72 × 4,885.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.20x = 111,945,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,945,747.45/15,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,329.07

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