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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.96, 22,871.66 and 4,859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.96, 22,871.66 and 4,859.56 is: 7,289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.96 : 22,871.66 = 4,859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.96/22,871.66 = 4,859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.96x = 22,871.66 × 4,859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.96x = 111,146,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,146,204.07/15,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.25

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