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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.31, 22,977.48 and 4,930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.31, 22,977.48 and 4,930.06 is: 7,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.31 : 22,977.48 = 4,930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.31/22,977.48 = 4,930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.31x = 22,977.48 × 4,930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.31x = 113,280,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,280,355.05/15,318.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.09

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