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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.93, 22,906.81 and 4,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.93, 22,906.81 and 4,741.70 is: 7,112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.93 : 22,906.81 = 4,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.93/22,906.81 = 4,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.93x = 22,906.81 × 4,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.93x = 108,617,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,617,082.73/15,271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.20

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