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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.64, 22,997.46 and 4,944.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.64, 22,997.46 and 4,944.92 is: 7,417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.64 : 22,997.46 = 4,944.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.64/22,997.46 = 4,944.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.64x = 22,997.46 × 4,944.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.64x = 113,720,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,720,599.90/15,331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,417.38

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