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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.21, 22,807.13 and 4,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.21, 22,807.13 and 4,674.80 is: 7,011.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.21 : 22,807.13 = 4,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.21/22,807.13 = 4,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.21x = 22,807.13 × 4,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.21x = 106,618,771.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,618,771.32/15,205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.99

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