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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.88, 22,863.87 and 4,709.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.88, 22,863.87 and 4,709.43 is: 7,065.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.88 : 22,863.87 = 4,709.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.88/22,863.87 = 4,709.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.88x = 22,863.87 × 4,709.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.88x = 107,675,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,675,795.29/15,239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.40

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