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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.46, 22,710.03 and 4,749.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.46, 22,710.03 and 4,749.30 is: 7,125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.46 : 22,710.03 = 4,749.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.46/22,710.03 = 4,749.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.46x = 22,710.03 × 4,749.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.46x = 107,856,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,856,745.48/15,137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.15

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