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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.54, 22,874.66 and 4,573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.54, 22,874.66 and 4,573.47 is: 6,861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.54 : 22,874.66 = 4,573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.54/22,874.66 = 4,573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.54x = 22,874.66 × 4,573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.54x = 104,616,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,616,571.27/15,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,861.21

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