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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.26, 22,878.77 and 4,862.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.26, 22,878.77 and 4,862.01 is: 7,294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.26 : 22,878.77 = 4,862.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.26/22,878.77 = 4,862.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.26x = 22,878.77 × 4,862.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.26x = 111,236,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,236,784.22/15,250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,294.09

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