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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.40, 22,997.10 and 4,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.40, 22,997.10 and 4,944.20 is: 7,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.40 : 22,997.10 = 4,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.40/22,997.10 = 4,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.40x = 22,997.10 × 4,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.40x = 113,702,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,702,261.82/15,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.30

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