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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.01, 22,878.39 and 4,861.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.01, 22,878.39 and 4,861.76 is: 7,293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.01 : 22,878.39 = 4,861.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.01/22,878.39 = 4,861.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.01x = 22,878.39 × 4,861.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.01x = 111,229,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,229,241.37/15,250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,293.72

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