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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.14, 22,869.72 and 4,719.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.14, 22,869.72 and 4,719.17 is: 7,076.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.14 : 22,869.72 = 4,719.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.14/22,869.72 = 4,719.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.14x = 22,869.72 × 4,719.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.14x = 107,926,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,926,165.50/15,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.13

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