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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.93, 22,878.83 and 4,720.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.93, 22,878.83 and 4,720.52 is: 7,081.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.93 : 22,878.83 = 4,720.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.93/22,878.83 = 4,720.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.93x = 22,878.83 × 4,720.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.93x = 108,000,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,000,043.59/15,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,081.54

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