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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.60, 22,730.97 and 4,763.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.60, 22,730.97 and 4,763.35 is: 7,146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.60 : 22,730.97 = 4,763.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.60/22,730.97 = 4,763.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.60x = 22,730.97 × 4,763.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.60x = 108,275,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,275,470.97/15,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.14

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