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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.68, 22,727.52 and 4,761.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.68, 22,727.52 and 4,761.36 is: 7,142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.68 : 22,727.52 = 4,761.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.68/22,727.52 = 4,761.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.68x = 22,727.52 × 4,761.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.68x = 108,213,904.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,213,904.63/15,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,142.04

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