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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.74, 22,722.20 and 4,757.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.74, 22,722.20 and 4,757.49 is: 7,137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.74 : 22,722.20 = 4,757.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.74/22,722.20 = 4,757.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.74x = 22,722.20 × 4,757.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.74x = 108,100,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,100,615.49/15,145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.36

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