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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.67, 22,887.30 and 4,734.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.67, 22,887.30 and 4,734.96 is: 7,102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.67 : 22,887.30 = 4,734.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.67/22,887.30 = 4,734.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.67x = 22,887.30 × 4,734.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.67x = 108,370,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,370,450.01/15,257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.69

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