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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.63, 22,677.05 and 4,729.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.63, 22,677.05 and 4,729.38 is: 7,094.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.63 : 22,677.05 = 4,729.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.63/22,677.05 = 4,729.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.63x = 22,677.05 × 4,729.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.63x = 107,248,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,248,386.73/15,117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.26

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