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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.32, 22,884.88 and 4,868.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.32, 22,884.88 and 4,868.07 is: 7,302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.32 : 22,884.88 = 4,868.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.32/22,884.88 = 4,868.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.32x = 22,884.88 × 4,868.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.32x = 111,405,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,405,197.78/15,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.23

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