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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.32, 22,971.46 and 4,926.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.32, 22,971.46 and 4,926.07 is: 7,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.32 : 22,971.46 = 4,926.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.32/22,971.46 = 4,926.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.32x = 22,971.46 × 4,926.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.32x = 113,159,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,159,019.96/15,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.10

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