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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.98, 22,871.97 and 4,860.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.98, 22,871.97 and 4,860.54 is: 7,290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.98 : 22,871.97 = 4,860.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.98/22,871.97 = 4,860.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.98x = 22,871.97 × 4,860.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.98x = 111,170,125.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,170,125.06/15,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.81

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