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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.72, 22,962.24 and 4,914.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.72, 22,962.24 and 4,914.96 is: 7,373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.72 : 22,962.24 = 4,914.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.72/22,962.24 = 4,914.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.72x = 22,962.24 × 4,914.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.72x = 112,858,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,858,491.11/15,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,373.13

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