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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.69, 22,928.63 and 4,897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.69, 22,928.63 and 4,897.44 is: 7,346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.69 : 22,928.63 = 4,897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.69/22,928.63 = 4,897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.69x = 22,928.63 × 4,897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.69x = 112,291,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,291,589.71/15,285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.19

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