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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.76, 22,844.71 and 4,697.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.76, 22,844.71 and 4,697.96 is: 7,046.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.76 : 22,844.71 = 4,697.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.76/22,844.71 = 4,697.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.76x = 22,844.71 × 4,697.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.76x = 107,323,399.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,323,399.01/15,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.49

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