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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.06, 22,870.55 and 4,719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.06, 22,870.55 and 4,719.96 is: 7,077.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.06 : 22,870.55 = 4,719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.06/22,870.55 = 4,719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.06x = 22,870.55 × 4,719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.06x = 107,948,057.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,948,057.58/15,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.14

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