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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.53, 22,727.94 and 4,761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.53, 22,727.94 and 4,761.28 is: 7,143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.53 : 22,727.94 = 4,761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.53/22,727.94 = 4,761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.53x = 22,727.94 × 4,761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.53x = 108,214,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,214,123.50/15,149.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.07

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