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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.24, 22,693.20 and 4,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.24, 22,693.20 and 4,738 is: 7,107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.24 : 22,693.20 = 4,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.24/22,693.20 = 4,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.24x = 22,693.20 × 4,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.24x = 107,520,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,520,381.60/15,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.73

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