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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.62, 22,918.52 and 4,746.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.62, 22,918.52 and 4,746.11 is: 7,120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.62 : 22,918.52 = 4,746.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.62/22,918.52 = 4,746.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.62x = 22,918.52 × 4,746.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.62x = 108,773,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,773,714.23/15,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.27

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