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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.62, 22,873.92 and 4,715.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.62, 22,873.92 and 4,715.19 is: 7,073.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.62 : 22,873.92 = 4,715.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.62/22,873.92 = 4,715.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.62x = 22,873.92 × 4,715.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.62x = 107,854,878.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,854,878.84/15,247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.56

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