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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.72, 22,876.25 and 4,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.72, 22,876.25 and 4,723.92 is: 7,083.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.72 : 22,876.25 = 4,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.72/22,876.25 = 4,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.72x = 22,876.25 × 4,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.72x = 108,065,564.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,065,564.57/15,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.15

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