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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.48, 22,865.86 and 4,713.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.48, 22,865.86 and 4,713.36 is: 7,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.48 : 22,865.86 = 4,713.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.48/22,865.86 = 4,713.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.48x = 22,865.86 × 4,713.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.48x = 107,775,029.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,775,029.89/15,242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.70

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