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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.50, 22,873.37 and 4,718.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.50, 22,873.37 and 4,718.37 is: 7,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.50 : 22,873.37 = 4,718.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.50/22,873.37 = 4,718.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.50x = 22,873.37 × 4,718.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.50x = 107,924,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,924,884.85/15,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.20

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