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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.77, 22,906.42 and 4,738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.77, 22,906.42 and 4,738.56 is: 7,108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.77 : 22,906.42 = 4,738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.77/22,906.42 = 4,738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.77x = 22,906.42 × 4,738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.77x = 108,543,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,543,445.56/15,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.85

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