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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.98, 22,861.47 and 4,709.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.98, 22,861.47 and 4,709.19 is: 7,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.98 : 22,861.47 = 4,709.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.98/22,861.47 = 4,709.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.98x = 22,861.47 × 4,709.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.98x = 107,659,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,659,005.91/15,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.32

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