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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.10, 22,897.92 and 4,732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.10, 22,897.92 and 4,732.89 is: 7,100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.10 : 22,897.92 = 4,732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.10/22,897.92 = 4,732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.10x = 22,897.92 × 4,732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.10x = 108,373,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,373,332.06/15,263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.35

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