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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.25, 22,968.38 and 4,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.25, 22,968.38 and 4,924 is: 7,386.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.25 : 22,968.38 = 4,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.25/22,968.38 = 4,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.25x = 22,968.38 × 4,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.25x = 113,096,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,096,303.12/15,312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,386.00

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