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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.68, 22,867.79 and 4,857.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.68, 22,867.79 and 4,857.24 is: 7,286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.68 : 22,867.79 = 4,857.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.68/22,867.79 = 4,857.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.68x = 22,867.79 × 4,857.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.68x = 111,074,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,074,320.01/15,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.10

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