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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.77, 22,888.07 and 4,727.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.77, 22,888.07 and 4,727.87 is: 7,092.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.77 : 22,888.07 = 4,727.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.77/22,888.07 = 4,727.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.77x = 22,888.07 × 4,727.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.77x = 108,211,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,211,784.99/15,257.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.24

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