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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.35, 23,208.64 and 4,802.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.35, 23,208.64 and 4,802.70 is: 7,202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.35 : 23,208.64 = 4,802.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.35/23,208.64 = 4,802.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.35x = 23,208.64 × 4,802.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.35x = 111,464,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,464,135.33/15,475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.69

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