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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.44, 22,723.74 and 4,759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.44, 22,723.74 and 4,759.96 is: 7,140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.44 : 22,723.74 = 4,759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.44/22,723.74 = 4,759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.44x = 22,723.74 × 4,759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.44x = 108,164,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,164,093.45/15,148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.28

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