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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.80, 22,847.52 and 4,703.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.80, 22,847.52 and 4,703.28 is: 7,053.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.80 : 22,847.52 = 4,703.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.80/22,847.52 = 4,703.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.80x = 22,847.52 × 4,703.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.80x = 107,458,283.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,458,283.87/15,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.01

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