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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.39, 22,899.49 and 4,735.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.39, 22,899.49 and 4,735.50 is: 7,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.39 : 22,899.49 = 4,735.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.39/22,899.49 = 4,735.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.39x = 22,899.49 × 4,735.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.39x = 108,440,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,440,534.90/15,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.69

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