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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.38, 22,887.97 and 4,870.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.38, 22,887.97 and 4,870.13 is: 7,305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.38 : 22,887.97 = 4,870.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.38/22,887.97 = 4,870.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.38x = 22,887.97 × 4,870.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.38x = 111,467,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,467,262.72/15,258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.32

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