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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.69, 22,878.59 and 4,722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.69, 22,878.59 and 4,722.64 is: 7,084.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.69 : 22,878.59 = 4,722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.69/22,878.59 = 4,722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.69x = 22,878.59 × 4,722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.69x = 108,047,263.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,047,263.47/15,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.28

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