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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.49, 22,867.36 and 4,714.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.49, 22,867.36 and 4,714.37 is: 7,072.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.49 : 22,867.36 = 4,714.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.49/22,867.36 = 4,714.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.49x = 22,867.36 × 4,714.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.49x = 107,805,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,805,195.96/15,243.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.21

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