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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.31, 22,869.42 and 4,719.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.31, 22,869.42 and 4,719.21 is: 7,076.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.31 : 22,869.42 = 4,719.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.31/22,869.42 = 4,719.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.31x = 22,869.42 × 4,719.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.31x = 107,925,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,925,595.56/15,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.02

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