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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.48, 22,966.62 and 4,782.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.48, 22,966.62 and 4,782.01 is: 7,173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.48 : 22,966.62 = 4,782.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.48/22,966.62 = 4,782.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.48x = 22,966.62 × 4,782.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.48x = 109,826,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,826,606.51/15,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,173.30

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