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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.64, 22,885.58 and 4,726.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.64, 22,885.58 and 4,726.50 is: 7,090.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.64 : 22,885.58 = 4,726.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.64/22,885.58 = 4,726.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.64x = 22,885.58 × 4,726.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.64x = 108,168,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,168,693.87/15,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.41

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