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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.48, 22,905.98 and 4,738.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.48, 22,905.98 and 4,738.27 is: 7,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.48 : 22,905.98 = 4,738.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.48/22,905.98 = 4,738.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.48x = 22,905.98 × 4,738.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.48x = 108,534,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,534,717.85/15,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.42

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