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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.48, 22,980.97 and 4,077.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.48, 22,980.97 and 4,077.88 is: 6,116.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.48 : 22,980.97 = 4,077.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.48/22,980.97 = 4,077.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.48x = 22,980.97 × 4,077.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.48x = 93,713,523.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,713,523.04/15,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,116.08

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