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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.85, 22,902.16 and 4,738.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.85, 22,902.16 and 4,738.59 is: 7,107.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.85 : 22,902.16 = 4,738.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.85/22,902.16 = 4,738.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.85x = 22,902.16 × 4,738.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.85x = 108,523,946.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,523,946.35/15,268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.54

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