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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.92, 22,873.38 and 4,717.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.92, 22,873.38 and 4,717.53 is: 7,076.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.92 : 22,873.38 = 4,717.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.92/22,873.38 = 4,717.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.92x = 22,873.38 × 4,717.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.92x = 107,905,856.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,905,856.35/15,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.76

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