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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.77, 22,904.92 and 4,737.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.77, 22,904.92 and 4,737.56 is: 7,107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.77 : 22,904.92 = 4,737.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.77/22,904.92 = 4,737.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.77x = 22,904.92 × 4,737.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.77x = 108,513,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,513,432.80/15,267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.35

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