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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.22, 22,902.90 and 4,735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.22, 22,902.90 and 4,735.70 is: 7,104.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.22 : 22,902.90 = 4,735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.22/22,902.90 = 4,735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.22x = 22,902.90 × 4,735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.22x = 108,461,263.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,461,263.53/15,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.66

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