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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.85, 22,727.12 and 4,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.85, 22,727.12 and 4,763.25 is: 7,144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.85 : 22,727.12 = 4,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.85/22,727.12 = 4,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.85x = 22,727.12 × 4,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.85x = 108,254,930.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,254,930.52/15,152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.20

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