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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.20, 22,969.78 and 4,924.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.20, 22,969.78 and 4,924.95 is: 7,387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.20 : 22,969.78 = 4,924.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.20/22,969.78 = 4,924.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.20x = 22,969.78 × 4,924.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.20x = 113,125,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,125,018.01/15,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,387.42

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