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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.55, 22,863.80 and 4,715.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.55, 22,863.80 and 4,715.46 is: 7,070.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.55 : 22,863.80 = 4,715.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.55/22,863.80 = 4,715.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.55x = 22,863.80 × 4,715.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.55x = 107,813,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,813,225.03/15,248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.39

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