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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,278.97, 22,921.70 and 4,748.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,278.97, 22,921.70 and 4,748.73 is: 7,124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,278.97 : 22,921.70 = 4,748.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,278.97/22,921.70 = 4,748.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,278.97x = 22,921.70 × 4,748.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,278.97x = 108,849,074.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,849,074.85/15,278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.11

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