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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.73, 22,817.30 and 4,682.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.73, 22,817.30 and 4,682.73 is: 7,023.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.73 : 22,817.30 = 4,682.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.73/22,817.30 = 4,682.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.73x = 22,817.30 × 4,682.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.73x = 106,847,255.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,847,255.23/15,212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.54

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