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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.42, 22,866.63 and 4,713.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.42, 22,866.63 and 4,713.03 is: 7,070.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.42 : 22,866.63 = 4,713.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.42/22,866.63 = 4,713.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.42x = 22,866.63 × 4,713.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.42x = 107,771,113.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,771,113.19/15,243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.01

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