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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.93, 22,912.28 and 4,747.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.93, 22,912.28 and 4,747.79 is: 7,118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.93 : 22,912.28 = 4,747.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.93/22,912.28 = 4,747.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.93x = 22,912.28 × 4,747.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.93x = 108,782,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,782,693.86/15,280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.85

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