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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.56, 22,885.26 and 4,868.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.56, 22,885.26 and 4,868.31 is: 7,302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.56 : 22,885.26 = 4,868.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.56/22,885.26 = 4,868.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.56x = 22,885.26 × 4,868.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.56x = 111,412,540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,412,540.11/15,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.60

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