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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.43, 22,906.06 and 4,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.43, 22,906.06 and 4,741.20 is: 7,111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.43 : 22,906.06 = 4,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.43/22,906.06 = 4,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.43x = 22,906.06 × 4,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.43x = 108,602,073.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,602,073.44/15,271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,111.45

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