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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.88, 22,897.88 and 4,732.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.88, 22,897.88 and 4,732.35 is: 7,099.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.88 : 22,897.88 = 4,732.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.88/22,897.88 = 4,732.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.88x = 22,897.88 × 4,732.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.88x = 108,360,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,360,758.76/15,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.63

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