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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,130.16, 22,695.96 and 4,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,130.16, 22,695.96 and 4,742 is: 7,113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,130.16 : 22,695.96 = 4,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,130.16/22,695.96 = 4,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,130.16x = 22,695.96 × 4,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,130.16x = 107,624,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,624,242.32/15,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,113.23

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