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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.93, 22,868.86 and 4,718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.93, 22,868.86 and 4,718.84 is: 7,075.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.93 : 22,868.86 = 4,718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.93/22,868.86 = 4,718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.93x = 22,868.86 × 4,718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.93x = 107,914,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,914,365.18/15,251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.46

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