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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.92, 22,919.18 and 4,888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.92, 22,919.18 and 4,888.68 is: 7,334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.92 : 22,919.18 = 4,888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.92/22,919.18 = 4,888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.92x = 22,919.18 × 4,888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.92x = 112,044,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,044,536.88/15,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.24

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