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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.44, 22,722.24 and 4,758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.44, 22,722.24 and 4,758.96 is: 7,138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.44 : 22,722.24 = 4,758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.44/22,722.24 = 4,758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.44x = 22,722.24 × 4,758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.44x = 108,134,231.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,134,231.27/15,147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,138.78

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