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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.42, 22,880.12 and 4,722.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.42, 22,880.12 and 4,722.02 is: 7,083.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.42 : 22,880.12 = 4,722.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.42/22,880.12 = 4,722.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.42x = 22,880.12 × 4,722.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.42x = 108,040,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,040,246.23/15,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.48

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