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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.30, 22,861.23 and 4,858.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.30, 22,861.23 and 4,858.10 is: 7,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.30 : 22,861.23 = 4,858.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.30/22,861.23 = 4,858.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.30x = 22,861.23 × 4,858.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.30x = 111,062,141.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,062,141.46/15,245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.01

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