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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.06, 22,883.40 and 4,866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.06, 22,883.40 and 4,866 is: 7,299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.06 : 22,883.40 = 4,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.06/22,883.40 = 4,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.06x = 22,883.40 × 4,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.06x = 111,350,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,350,624.40/15,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.26

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