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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.51, 22,877.64 and 4,861.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.51, 22,877.64 and 4,861.26 is: 7,292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.51 : 22,877.64 = 4,861.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.51/22,877.64 = 4,861.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.51x = 22,877.64 × 4,861.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.51x = 111,214,156.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,214,156.23/15,249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.97

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