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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.54, 22,693.23 and 4,747.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.54, 22,693.23 and 4,747.86 is: 7,117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.54 : 22,693.23 = 4,747.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.54/22,693.23 = 4,747.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.54x = 22,693.23 × 4,747.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.54x = 107,744,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,744,278.99/15,138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.22

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