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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.52, 22,863.60 and 4,852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.52, 22,863.60 and 4,852.08 is: 7,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.52 : 22,863.60 = 4,852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.52/22,863.60 = 4,852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.52x = 22,863.60 × 4,852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.52x = 110,936,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,936,016.29/15,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,279.50

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