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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.92, 22,906.65 and 4,738.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.92, 22,906.65 and 4,738.71 is: 7,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.92 : 22,906.65 = 4,738.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.92/22,906.65 = 4,738.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.92x = 22,906.65 × 4,738.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.92x = 108,547,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,547,971.42/15,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.08

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