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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.56, 22,968.72 and 4,924.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.56, 22,968.72 and 4,924.50 is: 7,386.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.56 : 22,968.72 = 4,924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.56/22,968.72 = 4,924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.56x = 22,968.72 × 4,924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.56x = 113,109,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,109,461.64/15,313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,386.23

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