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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.52, 22,906.92 and 4,883.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.52, 22,906.92 and 4,883.84 is: 7,324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.52 : 22,906.92 = 4,883.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.52/22,906.92 = 4,883.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.52x = 22,906.92 × 4,883.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.52x = 111,873,732.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,873,732.17/15,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.21

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