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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.52, 22,886.01 and 4,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.52, 22,886.01 and 4,869 is: 7,303.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.52 : 22,886.01 = 4,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.52/22,886.01 = 4,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.52x = 22,886.01 × 4,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.52x = 111,431,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,431,982.69/15,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.41

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