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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.50, 22,950.30 and 4,909.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.50, 22,950.30 and 4,909.52 is: 7,365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.50 : 22,950.30 = 4,909.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.50/22,950.30 = 4,909.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.50x = 22,950.30 × 4,909.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.50x = 112,674,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,674,956.86/15,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,365.58

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