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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.63, 22,701.08 and 4,743.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.63, 22,701.08 and 4,743.38 is: 7,116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.63 : 22,701.08 = 4,743.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.63/22,701.08 = 4,743.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.63x = 22,701.08 × 4,743.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.63x = 107,679,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,679,747.20/15,131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,116.21

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