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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.20, 22,882.34 and 4,725.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.20, 22,882.34 and 4,725.15 is: 7,088.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.20 : 22,882.34 = 4,725.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.20/22,882.34 = 4,725.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.20x = 22,882.34 × 4,725.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.20x = 108,122,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,122,488.85/15,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.05

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