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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,236.51, 22,854.76 and 4,848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,236.51, 22,854.76 and 4,848.26 is: 7,272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,236.51 : 22,854.76 = 4,848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,236.51/22,854.76 = 4,848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,236.51x = 22,854.76 × 4,848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,236.51x = 110,805,692.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,805,692.32/15,236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.38

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