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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.54, 22,886.92 and 4,726.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.54, 22,886.92 and 4,726.62 is: 7,090.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.54 : 22,886.92 = 4,726.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.54/22,886.92 = 4,726.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.54x = 22,886.92 × 4,726.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.54x = 108,177,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,177,773.81/15,257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.12

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