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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.36, 22,970.88 and 4,922.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.36, 22,970.88 and 4,922.88 is: 7,385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.36 : 22,970.88 = 4,922.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.36/22,970.88 = 4,922.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.36x = 22,970.88 × 4,922.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.36x = 113,082,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,082,885.73/15,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,385.55

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