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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.70, 22,881.96 and 4,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.70, 22,881.96 and 4,727.60 is: 7,088.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.70 : 22,881.96 = 4,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.70/22,881.96 = 4,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.70x = 22,881.96 × 4,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.70x = 108,176,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,176,754.10/15,260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.58

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