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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.84, 22,729.32 and 4,760.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.84, 22,729.32 and 4,760.16 is: 7,141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.84 : 22,729.32 = 4,760.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.84/22,729.32 = 4,760.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.84x = 22,729.32 × 4,760.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.84x = 108,195,199.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,195,199.89/15,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.20

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