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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.52, 22,971.24 and 4,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.52, 22,971.24 and 4,926 is: 7,388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.52 : 22,971.24 = 4,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.52/22,971.24 = 4,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.52x = 22,971.24 × 4,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.52x = 113,156,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,156,328.24/15,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.83

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