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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.42, 22,872.64 and 4,717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.42, 22,872.64 and 4,717.04 is: 7,076.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.42 : 22,872.64 = 4,717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.42/22,872.64 = 4,717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.42x = 22,872.64 × 4,717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.42x = 107,891,157.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,891,157.79/15,247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.03

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