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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.42, 22,865.69 and 4,716.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.42, 22,865.69 and 4,716.54 is: 7,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.42 : 22,865.69 = 4,716.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.42/22,865.69 = 4,716.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.42x = 22,865.69 × 4,716.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.42x = 107,846,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,846,917.93/15,249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.20

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