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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.52, 22,884.78 and 4,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.52, 22,884.78 and 4,868 is: 7,302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.52 : 22,884.78 = 4,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.52/22,884.78 = 4,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.52x = 22,884.78 × 4,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.52x = 111,403,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,403,109.04/15,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.00

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