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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.17, 22,885.04 and 4,733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.17, 22,885.04 and 4,733.46 is: 7,100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.17 : 22,885.04 = 4,733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.17/22,885.04 = 4,733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.17x = 22,885.04 × 4,733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.17x = 108,325,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,325,433.27/15,256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.43

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