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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.35, 22,957.06 and 4,771.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.35, 22,957.06 and 4,771.81 is: 7,158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.35 : 22,957.06 = 4,771.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.35/22,957.06 = 4,771.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.35x = 22,957.06 × 4,771.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.35x = 109,546,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,546,613.69/15,302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.81

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