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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.59, 22,904.65 and 4,737.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.59, 22,904.65 and 4,737.38 is: 7,107.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.59 : 22,904.65 = 4,737.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.59/22,904.65 = 4,737.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.59x = 22,904.65 × 4,737.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.59x = 108,508,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,508,030.82/15,267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.08

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