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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.79, 22,903.13 and 4,737.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.79, 22,903.13 and 4,737.92 is: 7,107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.79 : 22,903.13 = 4,737.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.79/22,903.13 = 4,737.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.79x = 22,903.13 × 4,737.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.79x = 108,513,174
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,513,174/15,267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.33

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