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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.27, 22,916.48 and 4,744.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.27, 22,916.48 and 4,744.74 is: 7,118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.27 : 22,916.48 = 4,744.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.27/22,916.48 = 4,744.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.27x = 22,916.48 × 4,744.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.27x = 108,732,739.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,732,739.32/15,275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.22

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