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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.72, 22,728.24 and 4,758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.72, 22,728.24 and 4,758.96 is: 7,139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.72 : 22,728.24 = 4,758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.72/22,728.24 = 4,758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.72x = 22,728.24 × 4,758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.72x = 108,162,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,162,785.03/15,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.12

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