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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.98, 22,858.47 and 4,707.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.98, 22,858.47 and 4,707.19 is: 7,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.98 : 22,858.47 = 4,707.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.98/22,858.47 = 4,707.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.98x = 22,858.47 × 4,707.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.98x = 107,599,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,599,161.40/15,239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.32

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