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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.69, 22,874.47 and 4,722.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.69, 22,874.47 and 4,722.59 is: 7,081.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.69 : 22,874.47 = 4,722.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.69/22,874.47 = 4,722.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.69x = 22,874.47 × 4,722.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.69x = 108,026,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,026,743.28/15,255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,081.08

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