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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,128.94, 22,693.42 and 4,741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,128.94, 22,693.42 and 4,741.50 is: 7,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,128.94 : 22,693.42 = 4,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,128.94/22,693.42 = 4,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,128.94x = 22,693.42 × 4,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,128.94x = 107,600,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,600,850.93/15,128.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.25

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