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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.57, 22,934.36 and 4,908.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.57, 22,934.36 and 4,908.61 is: 7,362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.57 : 22,934.36 = 4,908.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.57/22,934.36 = 4,908.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.57x = 22,934.36 × 4,908.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.57x = 112,575,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,575,828.84/15,289.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,362.92

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