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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.31, 22,974.48 and 4,928.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.31, 22,974.48 and 4,928.06 is: 7,392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.31 : 22,974.48 = 4,928.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.31/22,974.48 = 4,928.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.31x = 22,974.48 × 4,928.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.31x = 113,219,673.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,219,673.35/15,316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.10

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