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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.80, 22,868.88 and 4,854.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.80, 22,868.88 and 4,854.16 is: 7,281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.80 : 22,868.88 = 4,854.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.80/22,868.88 = 4,854.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.80x = 22,868.88 × 4,854.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.80x = 111,009,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,009,202.54/15,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.77

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