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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.19, 22,897.20 and 4,735.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.19, 22,897.20 and 4,735.21 is: 7,103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.19 : 22,897.20 = 4,735.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.19/22,897.20 = 4,735.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.19x = 22,897.20 × 4,735.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.19x = 108,423,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,423,050.41/15,264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.10

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