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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.92, 22,853.88 and 4,847.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.92, 22,853.88 and 4,847.58 is: 7,271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.92 : 22,853.88 = 4,847.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.92/22,853.88 = 4,847.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.92x = 22,853.88 × 4,847.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.92x = 110,786,011.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,786,011.61/15,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.37

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