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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.88, 22,891.23 and 4,729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.88, 22,891.23 and 4,729.98 is: 7,095.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.88 : 22,891.23 = 4,729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.88/22,891.23 = 4,729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.88x = 22,891.23 × 4,729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.88x = 108,275,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,275,030.46/15,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.41

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