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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.54, 22,916.25 and 4,746.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.54, 22,916.25 and 4,746.68 is: 7,120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.54 : 22,916.25 = 4,746.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.54/22,916.25 = 4,746.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.54x = 22,916.25 × 4,746.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.54x = 108,775,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,775,990.97/15,276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.46

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