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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.52, 22,867.92 and 4,857.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.52, 22,867.92 and 4,857.84 is: 7,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.52 : 22,867.92 = 4,857.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.52/22,867.92 = 4,857.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.52x = 22,867.92 × 4,857.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.52x = 111,088,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,088,696.49/15,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.21

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