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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.25, 22,873.53 and 4,719.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.25, 22,873.53 and 4,719.33 is: 7,079.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.25 : 22,873.53 = 4,719.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.25/22,873.53 = 4,719.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.25x = 22,873.53 × 4,719.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.25x = 107,947,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,947,789.06/15,248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.36

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