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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,128.44, 22,694.82 and 4,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,128.44, 22,694.82 and 4,741 is: 7,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,128.44 : 22,694.82 = 4,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,128.44/22,694.82 = 4,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,128.44x = 22,694.82 × 4,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,128.44x = 107,596,141.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,596,141.62/15,128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.18

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