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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.26, 22,674.24 and 4,726.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.26, 22,674.24 and 4,726.74 is: 7,090.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.26 : 22,674.24 = 4,726.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.26/22,674.24 = 4,726.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.26x = 22,674.24 × 4,726.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.26x = 107,175,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,175,237.18/15,115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.53

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