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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.36, 22,873.22 and 4,718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.36, 22,873.22 and 4,718.30 is: 7,078.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.36 : 22,873.22 = 4,718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.36/22,873.22 = 4,718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.36x = 22,873.22 × 4,718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.36x = 107,922,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,922,722.32/15,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.13

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