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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.08, 22,980.78 and 4,790.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.08, 22,980.78 and 4,790.30 is: 7,185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.08 : 22,980.78 = 4,790.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.08/22,980.78 = 4,790.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.08x = 22,980.78 × 4,790.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.08x = 110,084,830.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,084,830.43/15,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,185.66

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