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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.33, 22,902.77 and 4,736.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.33, 22,902.77 and 4,736.13 is: 7,105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.33 : 22,902.77 = 4,736.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.33/22,902.77 = 4,736.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.33x = 22,902.77 × 4,736.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.33x = 108,470,395.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,470,395.39/15,266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.20

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