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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.56, 22,883.76 and 4,867.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.56, 22,883.76 and 4,867.31 is: 7,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.56 : 22,883.76 = 4,867.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.56/22,883.76 = 4,867.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.56x = 22,883.76 × 4,867.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.56x = 111,382,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,382,411.10/15,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,301.10

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