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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.93, 22,985.40 and 4,936.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.93, 22,985.40 and 4,936.25 is: 7,402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.93 : 22,985.40 = 4,936.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.93/22,985.40 = 4,936.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.93x = 22,985.40 × 4,936.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.93x = 113,461,680.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,461,680.75/15,326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.77

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