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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.33, 22,901.28 and 4,735.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.33, 22,901.28 and 4,735.14 is: 7,103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.33 : 22,901.28 = 4,735.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.33/22,901.28 = 4,735.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.33x = 22,901.28 × 4,735.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.33x = 108,440,640.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,440,640.63/15,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.72

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