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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.12, 22,858.88 and 4,709.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.12, 22,858.88 and 4,709.00 is: 7,063.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.12 : 22,858.88 = 4,709.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.12/22,858.88 = 4,709.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.12x = 22,858.88 × 4,709.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.12x = 107,642,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,642,499.52/15,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.57

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