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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.60, 22,844.91 and 4,702.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.60, 22,844.91 and 4,702.63 is: 7,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.60 : 22,844.91 = 4,702.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.60/22,844.91 = 4,702.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.60x = 22,844.91 × 4,702.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.60x = 107,431,159.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,431,159.11/15,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.32

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