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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.79, 22,900.45 and 4,734.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.79, 22,900.45 and 4,734.58 is: 7,102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.79 : 22,900.45 = 4,734.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.79/22,900.45 = 4,734.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.79x = 22,900.45 × 4,734.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.79x = 108,423,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,423,917.57/15,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.88

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