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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.21, 22,964.65 and 4,780.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.21, 22,964.65 and 4,780.68 is: 7,171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.21 : 22,964.65 = 4,780.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.21/22,964.65 = 4,780.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.21x = 22,964.65 × 4,780.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.21x = 109,786,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,786,544.89/15,309.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.28

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