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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.01, 22,870.89 and 4,856.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.01, 22,870.89 and 4,856.76 is: 7,286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.01 : 22,870.89 = 4,856.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.01/22,870.89 = 4,856.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.01x = 22,870.89 × 4,856.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.01x = 111,078,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,078,423.72/15,245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.22

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