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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.58, 22,894.56 and 4,735.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.58, 22,894.56 and 4,735.74 is: 7,101.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.58 : 22,894.56 = 4,735.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.58/22,894.56 = 4,735.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.58x = 22,894.56 × 4,735.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.58x = 108,422,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,422,683.57/15,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.03

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