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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.56, 22,722.02 and 4,757.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.56, 22,722.02 and 4,757.31 is: 7,137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.56 : 22,722.02 = 4,757.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.56/22,722.02 = 4,757.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.56x = 22,722.02 × 4,757.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.56x = 108,095,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,095,761.66/15,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.12

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