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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.48, 22,901.48 and 4,735.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.48, 22,901.48 and 4,735.27 is: 7,103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.48 : 22,901.48 = 4,735.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.48/22,901.48 = 4,735.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.48x = 22,901.48 × 4,735.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.48x = 108,444,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,444,622.59/15,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.91

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