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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.16, 22,915.32 and 4,888.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.16, 22,915.32 and 4,888.76 is: 7,333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.16 : 22,915.32 = 4,888.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.16/22,915.32 = 4,888.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.16x = 22,915.32 × 4,888.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.16x = 112,027,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,027,499.80/15,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,333.01

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