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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.52, 22,851.40 and 4,846.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.52, 22,851.40 and 4,846.84 is: 7,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.52 : 22,851.40 = 4,846.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.52/22,851.40 = 4,846.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.52x = 22,851.40 × 4,846.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.52x = 110,757,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,757,079.58/15,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.71

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