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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.76, 22,883.34 and 4,866.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.76, 22,883.34 and 4,866.50 is: 7,300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.76 : 22,883.34 = 4,866.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.76/22,883.34 = 4,866.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.76x = 22,883.34 × 4,866.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.76x = 111,361,774.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,361,774.11/15,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.13

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