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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.64, 22,848.56 and 4,844.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.64, 22,848.56 and 4,844.96 is: 7,265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.64 : 22,848.56 = 4,844.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.64/22,848.56 = 4,844.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.64x = 22,848.56 × 4,844.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.64x = 110,700,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,700,359.26/15,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.88

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