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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.75, 22,937.92 and 4,759.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.75, 22,937.92 and 4,759.55 is: 7,140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.75 : 22,937.92 = 4,759.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.75/22,937.92 = 4,759.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.75x = 22,937.92 × 4,759.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.75x = 109,174,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,174,177.14/15,289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.35

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