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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.44, 22,686.66 and 4,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.44, 22,686.66 and 4,737 is: 7,105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.44 : 22,686.66 = 4,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.44/22,686.66 = 4,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.44x = 22,686.66 × 4,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.44x = 107,466,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,466,708.42/15,124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.50

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