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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.67, 22,901.79 and 4,735.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.67, 22,901.79 and 4,735.48 is: 7,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.67 : 22,901.79 = 4,735.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.67/22,901.79 = 4,735.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.67x = 22,901.79 × 4,735.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.67x = 108,450,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,450,968.51/15,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.24

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