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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.22, 22,901.40 and 4,734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.22, 22,901.40 and 4,734.70 is: 7,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.22 : 22,901.40 = 4,734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.22/22,901.40 = 4,734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.22x = 22,901.40 × 4,734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.22x = 108,431,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,431,201.33/15,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.16

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