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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.42, 22,887.62 and 4,727.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.42, 22,887.62 and 4,727.02 is: 7,090.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.42 : 22,887.62 = 4,727.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.42/22,887.62 = 4,727.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.42x = 22,887.62 × 4,727.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.42x = 108,190,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,190,237.49/15,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.99

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