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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.06, 22,914.45 and 4,887.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.06, 22,914.45 and 4,887.81 is: 7,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.06 : 22,914.45 = 4,887.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.06/22,914.45 = 4,887.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.06x = 22,914.45 × 4,887.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.06x = 112,001,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,001,477.85/15,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,331.83

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