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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.98, 22,725.64 and 4,759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.98, 22,725.64 and 4,759.74 is: 7,140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.98 : 22,725.64 = 4,759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.98/22,725.64 = 4,759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.98x = 22,725.64 × 4,759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.98x = 108,168,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,168,137.73/15,147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.76

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