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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.97, 22,906.07 and 4,738.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.97, 22,906.07 and 4,738.65 is: 7,108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.97 : 22,906.07 = 4,738.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.97/22,906.07 = 4,738.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.97x = 22,906.07 × 4,738.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.97x = 108,543,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,543,848.61/15,269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.32

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