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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.37, 22,884.91 and 4,727.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.37, 22,884.91 and 4,727.47 is: 7,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.37 : 22,884.91 = 4,727.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.37/22,884.91 = 4,727.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.37x = 22,884.91 × 4,727.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.37x = 108,187,745.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,187,745.36/15,257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.85

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