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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.80, 22,862.67 and 4,714.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.80, 22,862.67 and 4,714.71 is: 7,069.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.80 : 22,862.67 = 4,714.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.80/22,862.67 = 4,714.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.80x = 22,862.67 × 4,714.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.80x = 107,790,773.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,790,773.14/15,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.27

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