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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.72, 22,894.64 and 4,730.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.72, 22,894.64 and 4,730.19 is: 7,096.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.72 : 22,894.64 = 4,730.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.72/22,894.64 = 4,730.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.72x = 22,894.64 × 4,730.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.72x = 108,295,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,295,905.41/15,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,096.38

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