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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.44, 22,903.38 and 4,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.44, 22,903.38 and 4,736.20 is: 7,105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.44 : 22,903.38 = 4,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.44/22,903.38 = 4,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.44x = 22,903.38 × 4,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.44x = 108,474,988.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,474,988.36/15,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.45

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