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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.48, 22,867.36 and 4,714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.48, 22,867.36 and 4,714.36 is: 7,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.48 : 22,867.36 = 4,714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.48/22,867.36 = 4,714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.48x = 22,867.36 × 4,714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.48x = 107,804,967.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,804,967.29/15,243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.20

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