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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.73, 22,812.80 and 4,679.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.73, 22,812.80 and 4,679.73 is: 7,019.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.73 : 22,812.80 = 4,679.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.73/22,812.80 = 4,679.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.73x = 22,812.80 × 4,679.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.73x = 106,757,744.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,757,744.54/15,209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.04

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