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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.92, 22,867.95 and 4,718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.92, 22,867.95 and 4,718.04 is: 7,074.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.92 : 22,867.95 = 4,718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.92/22,867.95 = 4,718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.92x = 22,867.95 × 4,718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.92x = 107,891,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,891,902.82/15,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.45

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