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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,143.32, 22,713.52 and 4,753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,143.32, 22,713.52 and 4,753.24 is: 7,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,143.32 : 22,713.52 = 4,753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,143.32/22,713.52 = 4,753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,143.32x = 22,713.52 × 4,753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,143.32x = 107,962,811.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,962,811.80/15,143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.40

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