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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.46, 22,967.17 and 4,924.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.46, 22,967.17 and 4,924.02 is: 7,386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.46 : 22,967.17 = 4,924.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.46/22,967.17 = 4,924.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.46x = 22,967.17 × 4,924.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.46x = 113,090,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,090,804.42/15,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,386.02

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