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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.56, 22,956.72 and 4,912.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.56, 22,956.72 and 4,912.96 is: 7,370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.56 : 22,956.72 = 4,912.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.56/22,956.72 = 4,912.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.56x = 22,956.72 × 4,912.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.56x = 112,785,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,785,447.09/15,302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,370.36

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