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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,130.44, 22,697.82 and 4,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,130.44, 22,697.82 and 4,743 is: 7,115.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,130.44 : 22,697.82 = 4,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,130.44/22,697.82 = 4,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,130.44x = 22,697.82 × 4,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,130.44x = 107,655,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,655,760.26/15,130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,115.18

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