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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.40, 22,982.96 and 4,933.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.40, 22,982.96 and 4,933.92 is: 7,400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.40 : 22,982.96 = 4,933.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.40/22,982.96 = 4,933.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.40x = 22,982.96 × 4,933.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.40x = 113,396,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,396,086.00/15,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.67

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