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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.20, 22,891.21 and 4,731.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.20, 22,891.21 and 4,731.21 is: 7,097.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.20 : 22,891.21 = 4,731.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.20/22,891.21 = 4,731.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.20x = 22,891.21 × 4,731.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.20x = 108,303,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,303,109.84/15,260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.10

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