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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.96, 22,875.60 and 4,861.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.96, 22,875.60 and 4,861.52 is: 7,292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.96 : 22,875.60 = 4,861.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.96/22,875.60 = 4,861.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.96x = 22,875.60 × 4,861.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.96x = 111,210,186.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,210,186.91/15,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.97

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