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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.61, 22,903.16 and 4,738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.61, 22,903.16 and 4,738.52 is: 7,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.61 : 22,903.16 = 4,738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.61/22,903.16 = 4,738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.61x = 22,903.16 × 4,738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.61x = 108,527,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,527,115.29/15,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.86

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