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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.48, 22,909.29 and 4,739.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.48, 22,909.29 and 4,739.94 is: 7,111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.48 : 22,909.29 = 4,739.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.48/22,909.29 = 4,739.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.48x = 22,909.29 × 4,739.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.48x = 108,588,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,588,660.04/15,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,111.02

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