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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.39, 22,957.43 and 4,916.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.39, 22,957.43 and 4,916.79 is: 7,374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.39 : 22,957.43 = 4,916.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.39/22,957.43 = 4,916.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.39x = 22,957.43 × 4,916.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.39x = 112,876,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,876,837.67/15,306.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.49

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