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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.52, 22,995.24 and 4,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.52, 22,995.24 and 4,942 is: 7,412.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.52 : 22,995.24 = 4,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.52/22,995.24 = 4,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.52x = 22,995.24 × 4,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.52x = 113,642,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,642,476.08/15,330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.83

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