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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.40, 22,886.10 and 4,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.40, 22,886.10 and 4,870.20 is: 7,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.40 : 22,886.10 = 4,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.40/22,886.10 = 4,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.40x = 22,886.10 × 4,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.40x = 111,459,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,459,884.22/15,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.30

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