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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.30, 22,864.23 and 4,860.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.30, 22,864.23 and 4,860.10 is: 7,288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.30 : 22,864.23 = 4,860.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.30/22,864.23 = 4,860.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.30x = 22,864.23 × 4,860.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.30x = 111,122,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,122,444.22/15,247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,288.01

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