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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.63, 22,937.73 and 4,759.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.63, 22,937.73 and 4,759.43 is: 7,140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.63 : 22,937.73 = 4,759.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.63/22,937.73 = 4,759.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.63x = 22,937.73 × 4,759.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.63x = 109,170,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,170,405.61/15,289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.16

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