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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.70, 22,917.15 and 4,887.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.70, 22,917.15 and 4,887.54 is: 7,332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.70 : 22,917.15 = 4,887.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.70/22,917.15 = 4,887.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.70x = 22,917.15 × 4,887.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.70x = 112,008,487.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,008,487.31/15,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.46

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