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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.42, 22,875.62 and 4,719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.42, 22,875.62 and 4,719.02 is: 7,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.42 : 22,875.62 = 4,719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.42/22,875.62 = 4,719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.42x = 22,875.62 × 4,719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.42x = 107,950,370.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,950,370.32/15,249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.98

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