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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.55, 22,891.02 and 4,731.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.55, 22,891.02 and 4,731.33 is: 7,096.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.55 : 22,891.02 = 4,731.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.55/22,891.02 = 4,731.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.55x = 22,891.02 × 4,731.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.55x = 108,304,935.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,304,935.61/15,261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,096.59

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