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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.59, 22,867.11 and 5,250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.59, 22,867.11 and 5,250.49 is: 7,873.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.59 : 22,867.11 = 5,250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.59/22,867.11 = 5,250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.59x = 22,867.11 × 5,250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.59x = 120,063,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,063,475.22/15,248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,873.74

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