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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.68, 22,852.92 and 4,705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.68, 22,852.92 and 4,705.28 is: 7,057.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.68 : 22,852.92 = 4,705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.68/22,852.92 = 4,705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.68x = 22,852.92 × 4,705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.68x = 107,529,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,529,387.42/15,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.73

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