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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.04, 22,852.98 and 4,850.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.04, 22,852.98 and 4,850.04 is: 7,270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.04 : 22,852.98 = 4,850.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.04/22,852.98 = 4,850.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.04x = 22,852.98 × 4,850.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.04x = 110,837,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,837,867.12/15,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.42

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