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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.56, 22,884.16 and 4,866.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.56, 22,884.16 and 4,866.50 is: 7,300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.56 : 22,884.16 = 4,866.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.56/22,884.16 = 4,866.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.56x = 22,884.16 × 4,866.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.56x = 111,365,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,365,764.64/15,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.01

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