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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.70, 22,880.46 and 4,726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.70, 22,880.46 and 4,726.60 is: 7,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.70 : 22,880.46 = 4,726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.70/22,880.46 = 4,726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.70x = 22,880.46 × 4,726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.70x = 108,146,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,146,782.24/15,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.08

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