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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.52, 22,849.68 and 4,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.52, 22,849.68 and 4,845.60 is: 7,269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.52 : 22,849.68 = 4,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.52/22,849.68 = 4,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.52x = 22,849.68 × 4,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.52x = 110,720,409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,720,409.41/15,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.16

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