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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.77, 22,885.16 and 4,868.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.77, 22,885.16 and 4,868.25 is: 7,302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.77 : 22,885.16 = 4,868.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.77/22,885.16 = 4,868.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.77x = 22,885.16 × 4,868.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.77x = 111,410,655.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,410,655.83/15,256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.38

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