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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.66, 22,903.27 and 4,736.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.66, 22,903.27 and 4,736.46 is: 7,105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.66 : 22,903.27 = 4,736.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.66/22,903.27 = 4,736.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.66x = 22,903.27 × 4,736.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.66x = 108,480,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,480,410.38/15,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.71

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