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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.88, 22,875.52 and 4,859.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.88, 22,875.52 and 4,859.62 is: 7,290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.88 : 22,875.52 = 4,859.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.88/22,875.52 = 4,859.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.88x = 22,875.52 × 4,859.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.88x = 111,166,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,166,334.50/15,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.61

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