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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.20, 22,968.29 and 4,923.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.20, 22,968.29 and 4,923.95 is: 7,385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.20 : 22,968.29 = 4,923.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.20/22,968.29 = 4,923.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.20x = 22,968.29 × 4,923.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.20x = 113,094,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,094,572.08/15,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,385.92

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