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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.75, 22,972.13 and 4,926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.75, 22,972.13 and 4,926.50 is: 7,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.75 : 22,972.13 = 4,926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.75/22,972.13 = 4,926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.75x = 22,972.13 × 4,926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.75x = 113,172,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,172,198.45/15,314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.75

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