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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.64, 22,933.80 and 4,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.64, 22,933.80 and 4,901.04 is: 7,350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.64 : 22,933.80 = 4,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.64/22,933.80 = 4,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.64x = 22,933.80 × 4,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.64x = 112,399,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,399,471.15/15,290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.87

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