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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.42, 22,913.40 and 4,743.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.42, 22,913.40 and 4,743.21 is: 7,115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.42 : 22,913.40 = 4,743.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.42/22,913.40 = 4,743.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.42x = 22,913.40 × 4,743.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.42x = 108,683,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,683,068.01/15,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,115.83

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