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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.87, 22,897.89 and 4,735.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.87, 22,897.89 and 4,735.98 is: 7,104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.87 : 22,897.89 = 4,735.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.87/22,897.89 = 4,735.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.87x = 22,897.89 × 4,735.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.87x = 108,443,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,443,949.08/15,264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.15

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