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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.31, 22,883.37 and 4,867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.31, 22,883.37 and 4,867.06 is: 7,300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.31 : 22,883.37 = 4,867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.31/22,883.37 = 4,867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.31x = 22,883.37 × 4,867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.31x = 111,374,734.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,374,734.79/15,255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.72

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