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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.94, 22,724.08 and 4,760.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.94, 22,724.08 and 4,760.50 is: 7,141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.94 : 22,724.08 = 4,760.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.94/22,724.08 = 4,760.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.94x = 22,724.08 × 4,760.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.94x = 108,177,982.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,177,982.84/15,147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.43

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