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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.51, 22,879.14 and 4,862.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.51, 22,879.14 and 4,862.26 is: 7,294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.51 : 22,879.14 = 4,862.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.51/22,879.14 = 4,862.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.51x = 22,879.14 × 4,862.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.51x = 111,244,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,244,327.26/15,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,294.47

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