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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.89, 22,950.68 and 4,912.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.89, 22,950.68 and 4,912.29 is: 7,367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.89 : 22,950.68 = 4,912.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.89/22,950.68 = 4,912.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.89x = 22,950.68 × 4,912.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.89x = 112,740,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,740,371.30/15,301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.74

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