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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.50, 22,724.91 and 4,759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.50, 22,724.91 and 4,759.25 is: 7,140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.50 : 22,724.91 = 4,759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.50/22,724.91 = 4,759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.50x = 22,724.91 × 4,759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.50x = 108,153,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,153,414.29/15,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.02

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