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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.45, 22,889.44 and 4,727.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.45, 22,889.44 and 4,727.23 is: 7,091.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.45 : 22,889.44 = 4,727.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.45/22,889.44 = 4,727.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.45x = 22,889.44 × 4,727.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.45x = 108,203,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,203,746.00/15,257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.86

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