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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.42, 22,908.92 and 4,740.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.42, 22,908.92 and 4,740.24 is: 7,111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.42 : 22,908.92 = 4,740.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.42/22,908.92 = 4,740.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.42x = 22,908.92 × 4,740.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.42x = 108,593,755.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,593,755.24/15,270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,111.38

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