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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.89, 22,891.95 and 4,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.89, 22,891.95 and 4,732 is: 7,098.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.89 : 22,891.95 = 4,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.89/22,891.95 = 4,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.89x = 22,891.95 × 4,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.89x = 108,324,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,324,707.40/15,260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.19

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