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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.17, 22,905.52 and 4,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.17, 22,905.52 and 4,737.96 is: 7,107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.17 : 22,905.52 = 4,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.17/22,905.52 = 4,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.17x = 22,905.52 × 4,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.17x = 108,525,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,525,437.54/15,268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.95

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