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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.51, 22,962.77 and 4,921.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.51, 22,962.77 and 4,921.07 is: 7,381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.51 : 22,962.77 = 4,921.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.51/22,962.77 = 4,921.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.51x = 22,962.77 × 4,921.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.51x = 113,001,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,001,373.96/15,308.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.61

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