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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.39, 22,897.99 and 4,734.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.39, 22,897.99 and 4,734.50 is: 7,102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.39 : 22,897.99 = 4,734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.39/22,897.99 = 4,734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.39x = 22,897.99 × 4,734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.39x = 108,410,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,410,425.08/15,264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.18

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