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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.08, 22,725.73 and 4,759.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.08, 22,725.73 and 4,759.83 is: 7,140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.08 : 22,725.73 = 4,759.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.08/22,725.73 = 4,759.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.08x = 22,725.73 × 4,759.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.08x = 108,170,617.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,170,617.38/15,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.88

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