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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,246.88, 22,874.03 and 4,858.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,246.88, 22,874.03 and 4,858.63 is: 7,289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,246.88 : 22,874.03 = 4,858.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,246.88/22,874.03 = 4,858.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,246.88x = 22,874.03 × 4,858.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,246.88x = 111,136,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,136,448.38/15,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.13

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