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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,123.94, 22,685.91 and 4,736.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,123.94, 22,685.91 and 4,736.50 is: 7,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,123.94 : 22,685.91 = 4,736.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,123.94/22,685.91 = 4,736.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,123.94x = 22,685.91 × 4,736.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,123.94x = 107,451,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,451,812.72/15,123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.75

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