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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.31, 22,883.75 and 4,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.31, 22,883.75 and 4,725.28 is: 7,088.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.31 : 22,883.75 = 4,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.31/22,883.75 = 4,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.31x = 22,883.75 × 4,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.31x = 108,132,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,132,148.90/15,254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.63

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