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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.60, 22,843.41 and 4,701.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.60, 22,843.41 and 4,701.63 is: 7,049.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.60 : 22,843.41 = 4,701.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.60/22,843.41 = 4,701.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.60x = 22,843.41 × 4,701.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.60x = 107,401,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,401,261.76/15,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.82

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