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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.79, 22,901.95 and 4,735.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.79, 22,901.95 and 4,735.58 is: 7,104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.79 : 22,901.95 = 4,735.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.79/22,901.95 = 4,735.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.79x = 22,901.95 × 4,735.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.79x = 108,454,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,454,016.38/15,265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.38

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