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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.94, 22,686.57 and 4,735.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.94, 22,686.57 and 4,735.50 is: 7,103.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.94 : 22,686.57 = 4,735.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.94/22,686.57 = 4,735.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.94x = 22,686.57 × 4,735.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.94x = 107,432,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,432,252.24/15,122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.93

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