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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.42, 22,886.68 and 4,727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.42, 22,886.68 and 4,727.28 is: 7,091.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.42 : 22,886.68 = 4,727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.42/22,886.68 = 4,727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.42x = 22,886.68 × 4,727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.42x = 108,191,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,191,744.63/15,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.56

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