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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.06, 22,720.80 and 4,758.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.06, 22,720.80 and 4,758.82 is: 7,138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.06 : 22,720.80 = 4,758.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.06/22,720.80 = 4,758.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.06x = 22,720.80 × 4,758.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.06x = 108,124,197.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,124,197.46/15,147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,138.30

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